What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lorient?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lorient is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lorient?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lorient is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €190 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Lorient via Basel Euroairport FR and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Lorient via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Lorient?

The distance between Basel and Lorient is 1061 km. The road distance is 947 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lorient without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lorient without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €190 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lorient?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Basel to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lorient bus from?

Basel to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lorient train from?

Basel to Lorient train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lorient?

The best way to get from Basel to Lorient is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €190 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Lorient bus arrive?

Basel to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Lorient train arrive?

Basel to Lorient train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lorient is 947 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Basel to Lorient.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lorient?

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1611+ hotels available in Lorient.

Basel to Lorient - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Lorient by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Lorienttrain Tgv
7h 22m
€192–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lorientbus N702 / ...
17h 22m
€73–139
Drive 947 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lorientcar 947 km
10h 4m
€164–236
Fly Basel to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BSL - BES
2. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
9h 58m
€161–396
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lorienttrain 061B
9h 36m
€190–489
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
7h 22m
€103–395
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane ZRH - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
10h 33m
€221–477
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
11h 14m
€175–393
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
10h 10m
€147–460

Basel to Lorient by train and subway

5Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,061.5 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lorient, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Lorient via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Lorient via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 22m.

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