The average train between Lorient and Poitiers takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient to Poitiers. 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 3 times a day between Lorient and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Poitiers station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Lorient to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Lorient to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lorient and Poitiers is 309.3 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to Poitiers via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 5m.