There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Lorient by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
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Nantes to Lorient by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Lorient is to bus which costs €9 - €11 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Lorient is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €25 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes and arriving at Lorient. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nantes and arriving at Lorient. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Nantes and Lorient is 189 km. The road distance is 166.7 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €30 - €60.
The train from Nantes to Lorient takes 2h including transfers and departs five times a day.
Nantes to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Lorient is to train which takes 2h and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €11 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Lorient, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to Lorient 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nantes to Lorient 3 times a day. Tickets cost €9–11 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
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 Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- 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 Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- 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 Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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 Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nantes to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lorient station.
Nantes to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lorient station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Lorient is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Nantes to Lorient.
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There are 1293+ hotels available in Lorient.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nantes and Lorient. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














