There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Lorient by train (TGV), 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 via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain Tgv
5h 31m€79–170Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Lorient306.4 km
4h 2m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Lorientbus N702 / ...
6h 30m€24–65Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain Tgv
5h 37m€72–152Bus via Lorient
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Lorientbus 67869
6h 50m€41–83Drive 306.7 km
- Drive from Caen to Lorientcar 306.7 km
3h 49m€48–70
Caen to Lorient by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Lorient is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Lorient is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Lorient via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lorient via Le Mans and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Caen and Lorient is 506 km. The road distance is 306.7 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Lorient without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 31m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Caen to Lorient, including transfers.
Caen to Lorient bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Lorient is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 31m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Lorient, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Lorient via Le Mans and Rennes in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lorient via Rennes - Bus Station and Rennes in around 6h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Lorient bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Caen to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Lorient is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Caen to Lorient.
Book your Caen to Lorient train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Caen to Lorient bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1755+ hotels available in Lorient.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Lorient. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.