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 50 - SFr 100 and takes 21h.

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 9m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 350.

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 Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse via Angers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

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 29m.

How far is it from Lorient to Basel?

The distance between Lorient and Basel is 1062 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 29m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 29m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 190 and takes 17h 48m.

Where does the Lorient to Basel bus arrive?

Lorient to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Angers 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?

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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, car, train, 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 29m
CHF 87–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Angersbus N724
2. Take the bus from Angers Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
21h
CHF 50–96
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 48m
CHF 52–187
Drive 948.3 km
1. Drive from Lorient to Baselcar 948.3 km
10h 4m
CHF 154–222
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 9m
CHF 90–341
Train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 25m
CHF 140–203
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 23m
CHF 147–326
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 53m
CHF 207–403
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 47m
CHF 147–350
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 9m
CHF 103–328

Lorient to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lorient to Basel.

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Distance: 1,061.9 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Basel St. Johann via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 17h 48m.

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