The average train between Saintes and Lorient takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes 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 3 times a day between Saintes and Lorient. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Lorient at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Lorient station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Saintes to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lorient station.
Book your Saintes to Lorient train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Saintes and Lorient is 304.9 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Lorient via Nantes in around 5h 42m.