There are 6 ways to get from Lorient to Caen by train (TGV), 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 via Le Mans
best- Take the train from Lorient to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
5h 13m€96–152Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lorient to Caen307 km
4h 2m€20Train, bus
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Rennes to Caenbus 712 / ...
5h 24m€49–99Train
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain Ter
5h 46m€84–139Bus
- Take the bus from Lorient to Rennesbus N702 / ...
- Take the bus from Rennes to Caenbus 712 / ...
6h 30m€29–67Drive 306.8 km
- Drive from Lorient to Caencar 306.8 km
3h 50m€58–84
Lorient to Caen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Caen is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Caen is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Caen. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Caen via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Caen. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Caen via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Lorient and Caen is 506 km. The road distance is 306.8 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Caen without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 13m and costs €95 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Lorient to Caen, including transfers.
Lorient to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Caen is to train via Le Mans which takes 5h 13m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €70 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Caen via Le Mans in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Caen via Rennes in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lorient to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Lorient to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lorient to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lorient to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.
Lorient to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Caen is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Lorient to Caen.
Book your Lorient to Caen train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lorient to Caen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
There are 2755+ hotels available in Caen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lorient and Caen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.