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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Coutances?

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 - Europe Train Station, AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf and Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Coutances?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Coutances. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Coutances via Magenta, Paris St Lazare and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Coutances?

The distance between Dunkirk and Coutances is 637 km. The road distance is 467.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Dunkirk to Coutances, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Coutances bus from?

Dunkirk to Coutances bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Coutances train from?

Dunkirk to Coutances train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Coutances?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Coutances bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Coutances bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Coutances train arrive?

Dunkirk to Coutances train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Coutances?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Coutances is 467 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Dunkirk to Coutances.

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

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Where can I stay near Coutances?

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Dunkirk to Coutances - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Coutances by train (TGV), train, bus, 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
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
3. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain Ter
7h 16m
€112–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Avranchesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 49m
€43–93
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
3. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain Ter
8h 27m
€66–140
Drive 467.3 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Coutancescar 467.3 km
4h 48m
€72–104
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
4. Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain Ter
9h 7m
€94–216

Dunkirk to Coutances by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.6 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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 St Lazare, and Caen in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Gare Sncf via Lille - Europe Train Station, AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf, and Gare Sncf in around 12h 49m.

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