What is the cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Lorient?

The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Lorient is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Lorient?

The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Lorient is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Île de Ré and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Cognacq Jay and arriving at Lorient via La Rochelle and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Île de Ré to Lorient?

The distance between Île de Ré and Lorient is 393 km. The road distance is 315.7 km.

How do I travel from Île de Ré to Lorient without a car?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €45 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Île de Ré to Lorient?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Île de Ré to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Île de Ré to Lorient bus from?

Île de Ré to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from Île de Ré to Lorient?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Lorient is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Île de Ré to Lorient bus arrive?

Île de Ré to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Île de Ré to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Lorient is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Île de Ré to Lorient.

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1421+ hotels available in Lorient.

Île de Ré to Lorient - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Lorient by train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
6h 52m
€47–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Lorientbus N1702 / ...
7h 23m
€24–30
Drive 315.7 km
1. Drive from La Flotte to Lorientcar 315.7 km
3h 40m
€48–69
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 23m
€28–50

Île de Ré to Lorient by bus, foot, and train

39Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Île de Ré to Lorient.

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Distance: 393.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Lorient, France?

You can take a bus from Cognacq Jay to Lorient via Gare routière, La Rochelle, and Nantes in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognacq Jay to Lorient via La Rochelle and Nantes in around 7h 23m.

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