There are 3 ways to get from Lorient to Cognac by train, bus, 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 Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
6h 37m€77–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus
9h 20m€39–62Drive 382.4 km
- Drive from Lorient to Cognaccar 382.4 km
4h 35m€61–88
Lorient to Cognac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Cognac is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient station to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lorient - Échange Bus Station and arriving at Cognac via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Cognac via Nantes and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Lorient and Cognac is 467 km. The road distance is 382.4 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Lorient to Cognac, including transfers.
Lorient to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lorient - Échange Bus Station.
Lorient to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Cognac is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Cognac via Nantes and Saintes in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Cognac via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Royan in around 9h 20m.
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 Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lorient to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Lorient to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Cognac is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Lorient to Cognac.
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