The average train between La Rochelle and Lorient takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Lorient. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between La Rochelle and Lorient. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Lorient at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Arrives next day

14h 55m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lorient. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Lorient station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
La Rochelle to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lorient station.
Book your La Rochelle to Lorient train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Lorient is 243.8 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Lorient via Nantes in around 4h 49m.