There are 6 ways to get from Lorient to Loches by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lorient to Le Manstrain
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
5h 48m€75–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient to Nantesbus 761
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
7h 56m€29–63Drive 403.3 km
- Drive from Lorient to Lochescar 403.3 km
4h 7m€62–90Train, bus via Nantes
- Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
5h 52m€64–148Train
- Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lochestrain Ter
6h 25m€68–153Train, bus via Rennes
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Rennes to Toursbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 800
8h 6m€48–94
Lorient to Loches by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Loches is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Loches is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Loches. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Gare SNCF via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Vaucanson and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Loches. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Loches via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Lorient and Loches is 481 km. The road distance is 403.3 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Loches without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Lorient to Loches, including transfers.
Lorient to Loches bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Loches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Loches is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Loches, France?
You can take a bus from Lorient to Gare SNCF via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Gare Routière in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lorient to Loches via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 25m.
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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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 Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Loches
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Loches bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Lorient to Loches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Loches is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lorient to Loches.
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