There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Coutances by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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- Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
- Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain C12
6h 28m€102–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
- Take the bus from Caen to Lisonbus
- Take the bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Sncfbus 305
11h 39m€43–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain C12
10h 58m€49–103Drive 465.5 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Coutancescar 465.5 km
4h 51m€73–105Train via Amiens
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain P10
- Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain C12
8h 16m€84–218
Dunkirk to Coutances by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Coutances. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Gare Sncf via Lille, Caen and Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Coutances. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Coutances via Magenta, Paris Saint-Lazare and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Coutances is 637 km. The road distance is 465.5 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Dunkirk to Coutances, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Coutances bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Coutances train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Coutances, France?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Coutances via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Saint-Lazare, and Caen in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Gare Sncf via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Caen, and Gare Sncf in around 11h 39m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Caen to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Coutances bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Coutances train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Coutances is 465 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Dunkirk to Coutances.
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