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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Lorient is to rideshare which costs €7 - €9 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Lorient is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Lorient?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brest Rond Henri Rol-Tanguy and arriving at Lorient Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Lorient?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brest and arriving at Lorient. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Brest to Lorient?

The distance between Brest and Lorient is 166 km. The road distance is 132.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €23 - €60.

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

The train from Brest to Lorient takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Brest to Lorient bus from?

Brest to Lorient bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, depart from Brest Rond Henri Rol-Tanguy station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Lorient train from?

Brest to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Brest station.

Train or bus from Brest to Lorient?

The best way to get from Brest to Lorient is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €23 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €16 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Brest to Lorient bus arrive?

Brest to Lorient bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, arrive at Lorient Bus Stop station.

Where does the Brest to Lorient train arrive?

Brest to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lorient station.

Can I drive from Brest to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Lorient is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Brest to Lorient.

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

Book your Brest to Lorient train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brest to Lorient?

Book your Brest to Lorient bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 574+ hotels available in Lorient.

Can I share a ride from Brest to Lorient?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brest and Lorient. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Brest to Lorient - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brest to Lorient by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Brest to Lorienttrain Ter
1h 36m
€23–60
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brest to Lorientrideshare 132.3 km
1h 49m
€7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest Rond Henri Rol-Tanguy to Lorient Bus Stopbus FlixBus
1h 50m
€8–16
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from La Carène to Gare Routière SNCFbus 931
2. Take the train from Quimper to Lorienttrain Ter / ...
2h 38m
Drive 132.9 km
1. Drive from Brest to Lorientcar 132.9 km
1h 30m
€21–30

Brest to Lorient by train

7Weekly Trains

1h 36mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 165.9 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Lorient, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Brest to Lorient once daily. Tickets cost €23–60 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Tilausliikenne Himanen operates a bus from Brest Rond Henri Rol-Tanguy to Lorient Bus Stop 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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