There are 4 ways to get from Parthenay to Lorient by bus, train, train (TGV), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
5h 37m€32–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 2m€13–54Train
- Take the train from Bressuire to La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
7h 16m€60–119Drive 295.4 km
- Drive from Parthenay to Lorientcar 295.4 km
3h 16m€47–68
Parthenay to Lorient by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parthenay to Lorient is to bus which costs €13 - €55 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Parthenay to Lorient is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Parthenay to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Gare routière and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Parthenay to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bressuire and arriving at Lorient via La Roche Sur Yon and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Parthenay and Lorient is 326 km. The road distance is 295.4 km.
The best way to get from Parthenay to Lorient without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 37m and costs €30 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Parthenay to Lorient, including transfers.
Parthenay to Lorient bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare routière station.
Parthenay to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bressuire station.
The best way to get from Parthenay to Lorient is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €55 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Parthenay, France and Lorient, France?
You can take a bus from Gare Routiere to Lorient via Gare SNCF, Bressuire, La Roche Sur Yon, and Nantes in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare routière to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Gare routière and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bressuire to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare routière to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare routière to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Parthenay to Lorient bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.
Parthenay to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche Sur Yon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parthenay to Lorient is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Parthenay to Lorient.
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