There are 5 ways to get from Poitiers to Lorient by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare TER Nantesbus 7
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
6h 30m€32–62Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Poitiers to Lorient345.7 km
4h 42m€20Train
- Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
6h 30m€60–162Bus
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCFbus 07
- Take the bus from Nantes to Lorientbus N1702 / ...
6h 55mDrive 344.5 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Lorientcar 344.5 km
4h 5m€53–77
Poitiers to Lorient by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Lorient is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Lorient is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Lorient via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Lorient via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Poitiers and Lorient is 376 km. The road distance is 344.5 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Lorient without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 30m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Poitiers to Lorient, including transfers.
Poitiers to Lorient bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.
Poitiers to Lorient train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Lorient is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Lorient, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Lorient via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nantes in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Lorient via Nantes Gare SNCF and Nantes in around 6h 55m.
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
- €33–37
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- 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
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare TER Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Nantes Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
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
- €9–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Poitiers to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Poitiers to Lorient bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Nantes Gare SNCF station.
Poitiers to Lorient train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Lorient is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Poitiers to Lorient.
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