There are 3 ways to get from Machecoul to Lorient by train, bus, 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 Machecoul to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
3h 42m€37–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Machecoul to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 19m€22–38Drive 178.4 km
- Drive from Machecoul to Lorientcar 178.4 km
2h 21m€28–41
Machecoul to Lorient by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machecoul to Lorient is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Machecoul to Lorient is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Machecoul to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Machecoul and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Machecoul to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Machecoul and arriving at Lorient via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Machecoul and Lorient is 230 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.
The best way to get from Machecoul to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Machecoul to Lorient, including transfers.
Machecoul to Lorient bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Machecoul station.
Machecoul to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Machecoul station.
The best way to get from Machecoul to Lorient is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Machecoul, France and Lorient, France?
You can take a train from Machecoul to Lorient via Nantes in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Machecoul to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Machecoul to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- 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 Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Machecoul to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Machecoul to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Machecoul to Lorient bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Machecoul to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machecoul to Lorient is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Machecoul to Lorient.
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