There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle 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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
4h 49m€61–113Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Lorient301.9 km
4h 2m€20Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
5h€40–77Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m€21–38Drive 301.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Lorientcar 301.1 km
3h 24m€48–70
La Rochelle to Lorient by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Lorient is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Lorient is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lorient. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lorient via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Lorient is 367 km. The road distance is 301.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from La Rochelle to Lorient, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Lorient bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Lorient is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Lorient, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lorient via Nantes in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 5h 25m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Lorient bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
La Rochelle to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Lorient is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from La Rochelle to Lorient.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Lorient. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.