There are 4 ways to get from Lorient to Niort by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lorient to Niort761
4h 55m€26–40Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lorient to Niort307.9 km
3h 52m€19Train
- Take the train from Lorient to NantesTer
- Take the train from Nantes to La RochelleTer
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to NiortTer
6h 7m€56–258Drive 307.7 km
- Drive from Lorient to Niort307.7 km
3h 14m€48–69
Lorient to Niort by bus
Questions & Answers
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 14m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lorient and arriving at Niort. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
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 7m.
The distance between Lorient and Niort is 319 km. The road distance is 307.7 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Niort without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €26 - €40.
The bus from Lorient to Niort takes 4h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.
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 bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €260 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Niort, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Lorient to Niort once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lorient to Niort via Nantes and La Rochelle Ville in around 6h 7m.
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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
- €34
- 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 La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–25
- 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
- €80–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–10
- 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 Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lorient to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Niort bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Niort 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 14m to drive from Lorient to Niort.
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Book your Lorient to Niort bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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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.














