There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Lorient by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Caen to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain Tgv
4h 49m€43–98Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Lorient306.4 km
4h 2m€21Train via Le Mans
- 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 7m€87–153Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain Tgv
5h 24m€78–136Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Rennesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 40m€25–65Drive 306.8 km
- Drive from Caen to Lorientcar 306.8 km
3h 49m€49–71
Caen to Lorient by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
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 7m.
The distance between Caen and Lorient is 364 km. The road distance is 306.8 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Lorient without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Caen to Lorient, including transfers.
Caen to Lorient bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Caen 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 7m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 and takes 6h 40m.
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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Rennes and Rennes - Bus Station in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Le Mans to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Caen to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Lorient bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Rennes 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 1473+ 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.



























