What is the cheapest way to get from Rennes to Lorient?

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Lorient is to bus which costs €5 - €12 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rennes to Lorient?

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Lorient is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €22 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Lorient?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rennes and arriving at Lorient. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Lorient?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rennes and arriving at Lorient. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Rennes to Lorient?

The distance between Rennes and Lorient is 179 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.

How do I travel from Rennes to Lorient without a car?

The best way to get from Rennes to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €22 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Rennes to Lorient?

The train from Rennes to Lorient takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Lorient bus from?

Rennes to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Lorient train from?

Rennes to Lorient train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Lorient?

The best way to get from Rennes to Lorient is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Pontivy, which costs €13 - €45 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Rennes to Lorient bus arrive?

Rennes to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lorient station.

Where does the Rennes to Lorient train arrive?

Rennes to Lorient train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lorient station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Lorient is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Rennes to Lorient.

How do I get a train ticket from Rennes to Lorient?

Book your Rennes to Lorient train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rennes to Lorient?

Book your Rennes to Lorient bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Lorient.

Can I share a ride from Rennes to Lorient?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Lorient. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rennes to Lorient - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rennes to Lorient by train (TGV), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to LorientTgv
1h 28m
€22–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Lorient1610 / ...
4h
€5–12
Bus via Pontivy
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF620
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échanges617
3h 35m
€14–41
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to Lorient150.1 km
2h
€8–10
Drive 151.7 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Lorient151.7 km
1h 43m
€24–34

Rennes to Lorient by train

107Weekly Trains

1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.9 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Lorient, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Rennes to Lorient every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Gare d'échanges via Gare SNCF in around 3h 35m.

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