What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Coutances?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Coutances is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Coutances?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Coutances is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €160 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Coutances?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Coutances. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gare Sncf via Paris, Caen and Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Coutances?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Coutances. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Coutances via Gare de Lyon, Paris Saint-Lazare and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Coutances?

The distance between Basel and Coutances is 869 km. The road distance is 807.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Coutances without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Coutances without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €160 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Coutances?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Basel to Coutances, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Coutances bus from?

Basel to Coutances bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Coutances train from?

Basel to Coutances train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Coutances?

The best way to get from Basel to Coutances is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 4m.

Where does the Basel to Coutances bus arrive?

Basel to Coutances bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Coutances train arrive?

Basel to Coutances train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Coutances?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Coutances is 807 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Basel to Coutances.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Coutances?

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Where can I stay near Coutances?

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Basel to Coutances - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Coutances by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
3. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain C12 / ...
7h 30m
€165–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 774 / ...
3. Take the bus from Caen to Lisonbus
4. Take the bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Sncfbus 305
16h 4m
€70–130
Drive 807.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Coutancescar 807.4 km
9h 2m
€139–200
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
3. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain
8h 32m
€168–452
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
4. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain
9h 51m
€190–538
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
4. Take the train from Rennes to Coutancestrain
10h 5m
€126–423
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Coutancestrain
12h 50m
€202–401
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
4. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain
9h 49m
€245–568
Fly Basel to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BSL - CFR
2. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain
14h 15m
€153–750

Basel to Coutances by train and subway

5Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 868.7 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Coutances, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Coutances via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris Saint-Lazare, and Caen in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Gare Sncf via Paris, Caen, and Gare Sncf in around 16h 4m.

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