There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to Lorient by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or rideshare
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 Rennes
best- Take the train from Chartres to Rennes4091 / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to LorientTgv
4h 38m€69–108Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Chartres to Lorient412.8 km
5h€28Bus
- Take the bus from Chartres to Rennes
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF620
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échanges617
7h 30m€35–73Drive 413.1 km
- Drive from Chartres to Lorient413.1 km
4h 7m€63–91Train
- Take the train from Chartres to Le MansTer / ...
- Take the train from Le Mans to Lorient433G / ...
4h 47m€72–97
Chartres to Lorient by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chartres to Lorient is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Chartres to Lorient is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Gare d'échanges via Gare Routière and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Chartres and arriving at Lorient via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Chartres and Lorient is 464 km. The road distance is 413.1 km.
The best way to get from Chartres to Lorient without a car is to train via Rennes which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chartres to Lorient, including transfers.
Chartres to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
The best way to get from Chartres to Lorient is to train via Rennes which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Lorient, France?
You can take a train from Chartres to Lorient via Rennes in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chartres to Gare d'échanges via Gare Routière and Gare SNCF in around 7h 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 Chartres to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- 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
- €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chartres to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28
- 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 Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- 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 Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chartres to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- communication@bretagne.bzh
- Website
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chartres to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chartres to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
Chartres to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to Lorient is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Chartres to Lorient.
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There are 1297+ hotels available in Lorient.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres and Lorient. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















