There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Coutances by train (TGV), bus, car, 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- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Coutancestrain C12
7h 16m€60–260Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
- Take the bus from Nantes to Avranchesbus 712
- Take the train from Avranches to Coutancestrain C12
8h 32m€34–60Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Granvillebus K12
8h 7m€38–65Drive 369.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Coutancescar 369.7 km
4h 20m€57–82
La Rochelle to Coutances by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Coutances is to bus and train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Coutances is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Coutances. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Gare Sncf via Rennes and Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Coutances. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Coutances via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Coutances is 501 km. The road distance is 369.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Coutances without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from La Rochelle to Coutances, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Coutances bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Coutances train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Coutances is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Coutances, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Coutances via Nantes and Rennes in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Gare Sncf via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, and Gare Sncf in around 8h 7m.
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 La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Avranches to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–27
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- 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 Rennes to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Avranches to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- 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 La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Rennes to Granville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Rennes to Granville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Coutances bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Coutances train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Coutances is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from La Rochelle to Coutances.
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