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

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €55 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €140 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lorient - Échange Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lorient and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Lorient to Lyon?

The distance between Lorient and Lyon is 965 km. The road distance is 800.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorient to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Lorient to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Lyon bus from?

Lorient to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lorient - Échange Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Lyon train from?

Lorient to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.

Train or bus from Lorient to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lorient to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Lorient to Lyon bus arrive?

Lorient to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Lorient to Lyon train arrive?

Lorient to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Rennes station.

Can I drive from Lorient to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Lyon is 801 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Lorient to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Lorient to Lyon?

Book your Lorient to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lorient to Lyon?

Book your Lorient to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4144+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Lorient to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lorient and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lorient to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lorient to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 42m
€161–330
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lorient to Lyonrideshare 801.6 km
9h 46m
€55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 5m
€65–130
Bus to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Brestbus
2. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BES - LYS
5h 6m
€148–306
Train via Nantes
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 28m
€173–342
Train via Nantes #2
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
9h 25m
€143–282
Drive 800.8 km
1. Drive from Lorient to Lyoncar 800.8 km
8h 13m
€125–180
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
5h 21m
€116–270
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
5h 30m
€201–450

Lorient to Lyon by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

€161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.7 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Lorient, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Lorient to Lyon Perrache via Rennes in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 11h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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