There are 4 ways to get from Lorient to Nantes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
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Lorient to Nantes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Nantes is to bus which costs €9 - €11 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Nantes is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lorient and arriving at Nantes. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lorient and arriving at Nantes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Lorient and Nantes is 189 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €160.
The train from Lorient to Nantes takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Lorient to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Nantes is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €11 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Nantes, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lorient to Nantes every 4 hours. Tickets cost €33–36 and the journey takes 1h 48m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lorient to Nantes 3 times a day. Tickets cost €9–11 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
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 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €33–36
- 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 Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- 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
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Lorient to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Nantes is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Lorient to Nantes.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lorient and Nantes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














