There are 6 ways to get from Lorient to Caen by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 K39
4h 52m€88–166Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lorient to Caen307 km
4h 2m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Général Leclerc to Gare SNCFbus 617
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 620
- Take the bus from Rennes to Caenbus K12
7h 21m€24–81Train
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain C12
5h 49m€75–172Train #2
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain 401C / ...
- Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain C12
5h 59m€75–165Drive 306.9 km
- Drive from Lorient to Caencar 306.9 km
3h 50m€48–69
Lorient to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
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 €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Caen. However, there are services departing from Général Leclerc and arriving at Caen via Gare SNCF and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
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 4h 52m.
The distance between Lorient and Caen is 506 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Caen without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 4h 52m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Lorient to Caen, including transfers.
Lorient to Caen bus services, operated by BreizhGo, depart from Général Leclerc 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 4h 52m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €85 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Caen via Le Mans in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Général Leclerc to Caen via Gare SNCF, Gare Routière, and Rennes in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lorient to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- 1st Class
- €85–110
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- 1st Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €45–70
- Rail 1st Class
- €70–100
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- communication@bretagne.bzh
- Website
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Général Leclerc to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- breizhgo.bzh
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lorient to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Caen bus services, operated by BreizhGo, arrive at Gare SNCF 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.
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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.