- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 25 m
Trains on 19 Sept
9
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coutances to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coutances to Paris will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Coutances to Paris you need to make at least one change.
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3318Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coutances to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £302.
Distance: 277 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £302 Average Price | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coutances to Paris:
A train is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coutances to Paris costing on average £302.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
The journey is about 30m faster (3h 15m by train vs 3h 45m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£58 vs £63). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Coutances to Paris trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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3320+ 853434 | Delayed 17:08 17:39Coutances station | 3h24 | 21:03 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
3324+ 852636 | Delayed 18:32 18:36Coutances station | 4h15 | 22:51 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
852612+ 3304 | 6:41 Coutances station | 3h21 | 10:02 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
853416+ 3306 | 8:30 Coutances station | 3h32 | 12:02 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
852806+ 8090 | 9:18 Coutances station | 4h42 | 14:00 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 change | |
852850+ 3308 | 10:34 Coutances station | 3h28 | 14:02 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
853419+ 3424 | 11:16 Coutances station | 3h54 | 15:10 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 change | |
853428+ 3316 | 14:35 Coutances station | 3h27 | 18:02 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
853432+ 3318 | 16:28 Coutances station | 3h29 | 19:57 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
853436+ 3322 | 18:25 Coutances station | 3h37 | 22:02 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 1 change | |
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Trains from Coutances to Paris run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 277 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 277 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 0:32 |
Last train 21:01 |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coutances to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coutances to Paris trains use the Gare de Coutances to Paris Gare Saint-Lazare station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare Montparnasse. Use this guide to compare Coutances and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Coutances is 1 km from Coutances city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Coutances has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Râtelier, Le Clos des Pommiers
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Coutances. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Coutances. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Coutances: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Coutances: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Coutances: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis budget Coutances, Hôtel La Pocatière, Hôtel Cositel.
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lazarus, Naked, Burger King, Class'Croute, Fred's, La Croissanterie, Maestro, PAUL, Picto, Starbucks
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:30, Sat: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are open daily from 05:00 to 01:15, located on the platform level facing Track 5.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Paris Opera, Grand Hotel Du Calvados, Austin's Saint Lazare Hotel.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
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