There are 4 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- Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
- Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain Ter
6h 30m€124–192Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
- Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain Ter
8h 1m€80–130Drive 465.5 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Coutancescar 465.5 km
4h 50m€86–123Train 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 Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Coutancestrain Ter
8h 27m€111–180
Dunkirk to Coutances by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances is to train and bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Coutances is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €85 - €130.
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 6h 30m.
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 30m and costs €120 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Dunkirk to Coutances, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Coutances train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque 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 50m to drive from Dunkirk to Coutances.
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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 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dunkerque to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dunkerque to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Coutances
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amiens to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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