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Musée Quesnel-Morinière
Museum and botanical garden in a historic mansion, presenting local history, ethnography, and art. One of Coutances' best cultural visits.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$36
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$36
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 19 m
Buses on Sep 20
1
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rennes to Coutances is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rennes to Coutances will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 buses from Rennes to Coutances, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Coutances among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:16AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:07PM | Arrival Time 03:38PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:07PM | Arrival Time 04:38PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Rennes to Coutances buses for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:16 AM Rennes | 4h19 | 12:35 PM Coutances | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The earliest bus runs at 14:22, the last at 18:35.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
First bus 2:22 PM |
Last bus 6:35 PM |
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Museum and botanical garden in a historic mansion, presenting local history, ethnography, and art. One of Coutances' best cultural visits.
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Main cathedral square offering the classic façade view and a strong sense of place. Ideal starting point for discovering historic Coutances.
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Refined French dining in central Coutances, known for polished seasonal cooking and an intimate, elegant atmosphere.
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Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually below Paris, while local transit needs are limited in this small town.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes if you wish.
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