There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Lorient by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Istanbul Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane IST - BES
- Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
13h 36m€214–854Bus via Belgrade
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus
2d 2h€146–259Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lorienttrain Tgv
35h 20m€317–563Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
- Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lorienttrain Tgv
46h 17m€341–581Drive 3,139.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Lorientcar 3,139.1 km
30h 5m€590–852Fly Istanbul Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane IST - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
10h 55m€188–384Fly Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane IST - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lorienttrain
11h 47m€222–502Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SAW - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lorienttrain
11h 29m€291–728Fly Istanbul Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)plane IST - LRT
15h 8m€199–637Fly Istanbul Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane IST - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
12h 10m€216–451Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SAW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
12h 20m€148–404Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane SAW - BES
- Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
12h 56m€194–604Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Lorientbus 761
46h 20m€200–305Drive, car train
- Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
- Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg-Altonacartrain
- Drive from Hamburg-Altona to Lorientcar
42h 22m€587–847
Istanbul to Lorient by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lorient is to bus via Belgrade which costs €140 - €260 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lorient is to fly and train which takes 10h 55m and costs €180 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lorient via Munich central bus station and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lorient via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 17m.
The distance between Istanbul and Lorient is 2936 km. The road distance is 3139.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Lorient without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 20m and costs €310 - €600.
It takes approximately 13h 36m to get from Istanbul to Lorient, including transfers.
Istanbul to Lorient bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Lorient train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Lorient is to fly which takes 15h 8m and costs €190 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €200 - €310 and takes 46h 20m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lorient, France?
Turkish Airlines, APG Airlines, and easyJet fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Lorient via Munich central bus station and Nantes in around 46h 20m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–950
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €280–950
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–450
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €310–1,100
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €290–1,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–550
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €290–950
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €290–1,000
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €290–1,000
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €300–1,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–470
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–470
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–470
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–500
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–950
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–450
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €310–1,100
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–550
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–310
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €230–950
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €300–1,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–470
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €200–850
- Website
- apg-airlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €170–600
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport via Nice, Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €170–600
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–310
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–460
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brest to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €180–310
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €180–310
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brest to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €200–310
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €200–310
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–13
- 1st Class
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Videle to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €57–62
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €34–40
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- Urlaubs-Express (UEX)
Car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg-Altona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–130
- Website
- Urlaubs-Express (UEX)
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +381 11 7620255
- office@fudeks.rs
- Website
- Fudeks
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Paris, Quai de Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Fudeks
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Lorient bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.
Lorient is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:00 AM in Istanbul and 3:00 AM in Lorient.
Istanbul to Lorient train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lorient is 3139 km. It takes approximately 30h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Lorient.
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