What is the cheapest way to get from Lorient to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lorient to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lorient and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Lorient to Basel?

The distance between Lorient and Basel is 1061 km. The road distance is 948.3 km.

How do I travel from Lorient to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Lorient to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340.

How long does it take to get from Lorient to Basel?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Lorient to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Basel bus from?

Lorient to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Basel train from?

Lorient to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.

Train or bus from Lorient to Basel?

The best way to get from Lorient to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Lorient to Basel bus arrive?

Lorient to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Lorient to Basel train arrive?

Lorient to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Lorient to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Basel is 948 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Lorient to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Lorient to Basel?

Book your Lorient to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lorient to Basel?

Book your Lorient to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Lorient to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lorient to Basel by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lorient to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 30m
CHF 165–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
16h 50m
CHF 67–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
11h 41m
CHF 195–542
Drive 948.3 km
1. Drive from Lorient to Baselcar 948.3 km
10h 4m
CHF 153–221
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
6h 11m
CHF 90–270
Train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Strasbourgtrain 061B
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 25m
CHF 157–397
Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lorient to Bresttrain
2. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Basel (BSL)plane BES - BSL
8h 14m
CHF 149–364
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Basel (BSL)plane RNS - BSL
8h 44m
CHF 161–369
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 5m
CHF 87–330
Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Bresttrain
2. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BES - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
9h 43m
CHF 207–450

Lorient to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 165Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lorient to Basel.

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Distance: 1,061.4 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Lorient, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lorient to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Basel SBB via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris in around 16h 50m.

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