There are 4 ways to get from Lorient to Niort by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain Ter
6h 8m€77–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient to Nantesbus 761
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place De La Brechebus 146
7h 58m€19–60Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lorient to Niort307.8 km
3h 52m€19Drive 307.7 km
- Drive from Lorient to Niortcar 307.7 km
3h 16m€59–84
Lorient to Niort by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Niort is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Niort is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Niort. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Place De La Breche via Gare routière and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Niort. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Niort via Nantes and La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Lorient and Niort is 434 km. The road distance is 307.7 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Niort without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Lorient to Niort, including transfers.
Lorient to Niort bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Niort train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Niort is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €60 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Niort, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Niort via Nantes and La Rochelle Ville in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Place De La Breche via Nantes, Gare routière, and Gare Routiere in around 7h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Gare routière to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Mobilite79@deux-sevres.fr
- Website
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare routière to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare Routiere to Place De La Breche
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lorient to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lorient to Niort bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Lorient to Niort train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Niort is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Lorient to Niort.
Book your Lorient to Niort train tickets online with Omio.
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There are 463+ hotels available in Niort.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lorient and Niort. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.