What is the cheapest way to get from Lorient to Espalion?

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Espalion is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lorient to Espalion?

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Espalion is to fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs €90 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Espalion?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Espalion. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

How far is it from Lorient to Espalion?

The distance between Lorient and Espalion is 799 km. The road distance is 705.5 km.

How do I travel from Lorient to Espalion without a car?

The best way to get from Lorient to Espalion without a car is to train via Paris which takes 13h 44m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Lorient to Espalion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Espalion bus from?

Lorient to Espalion bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.

Train or bus from Lorient to Espalion?

The best way to get from Lorient to Espalion is to train via Paris which takes 13h 44m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Lorient to Espalion bus arrive?

Lorient to Espalion bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.

Can I drive from Lorient to Espalion?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Espalion is 705 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Lorient to Espalion.

Where can I stay near Espalion?

There are 536+ hotels available in Espalion.

Lorient to Espalion - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lorient to Espalion by plane, train, train (TGV), 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.

Fly from Lorient South Brittany Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LRT - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain
7h 17m
€94–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Clermont-Ferrandbus N724
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Rodezbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 55m
€78–113
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lorient to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain Ter
13h 44m
€126–407
Drive 705.5 km
1. Drive from Lorient to Espalioncar 705.5 km
8h 38m
€108–155
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane RNS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain
9h 52m
€133–411
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain
9h 59m
€97–364
Train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Rodeztrain Ter
15h 31m
€113–414

Lorient to Espalion by train and bus

27Weekly Services

13h 44mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 798.7 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Lorient, France and Espalion, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Lorient to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Toulouse Matabiau, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 13h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 16h 55m.

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