The cheapest and fastest trains from Douai to Lorient
Cheapest price
$282
Average price
$282
Fastest journey
8 h 37 m
Average duration
8 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Douai to Lorient is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Douai to Lorient will cost around $282 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $282.
It's difficult to get from Douai to Lorient without transferring at least once.
10:01 AM8h37Douai6:38 PMLorient$2821One-way1 transfer
10:01 AM8h37Douai6:38 PMLorient$2821One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Douai to Lorient
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Douai to Lorient among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$157 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 40m Average total duration 19h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Douai to Lorient:
A bus is $109 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Douai to Lorient costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Lorient take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 10m.
You'll arrive about 2h 32m sooner (4h 24m by train vs 6h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $157 (€129) compared to roughly $126 (€103) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Douai to Lorient train times
The table below shows live departures for Douai to Lorient trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:01 AM Douai | 8h37 | 6:38 PM Lorient | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Douai to Lorient by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Douai to Lorient
Trains from Douai to Lorient run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $123 (€100) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 16:51. The fastest train covers the 342 miles (551 km) distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 342 miles (551 km) |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€100) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 7:01 AM |
Last train 4:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Douai to Lorient trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Douai and Lorient from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Douai to Lorient
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Douai to Lorient by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lorient, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Douai to Lorient
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available via Rue de la Gare
- Le Soleil de l'Orient
- IFOOD
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.50
- Hotel de Warenghien
- La Terrasse
- Volubilis
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and TGV trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional TER connections
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Boulevard Cosmao Dumanoir
- Le Grenadin
- The Galway Inn
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.50
- Mercure Lorient Centre
- Hotel Escale Oceania Lorient
- Hotel Leopol
- Located in the main hall
- 280 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available outside the station
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