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 4m€76–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient to Nantesbus 761
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus
9h 19m€42–74Drive 382.4 km
- Drive from Lorient to Cognaccar 382.4 km
4h 35m€60–87
Lorient to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Cognac is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 19m.
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 to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Cognac via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, La Rochelle Ville and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
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 4m.
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 4m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Lorient to Cognac, including transfers.
Lorient to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient 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 4m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 19m.
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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Cognac via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle Ville, and Saintes in around 9h 19m.
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 Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes 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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