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Musée départemental breton
Major museum of Breton art, history, and archaeology in the former bishops' palace; essential for understanding Quimper and Finistère.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lorient to Quimper is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lorient to Quimper will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 14 trains from Lorient to Quimper, including 14 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Lorient to Quimper run on average 14 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Lorient to Quimper.
The table below shows live departures for Lorient to Quimper trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8707 | Delayed 11:45 AM 12:05 PMLorient station | 0h34 | 12:19 PM 12:19 PMGare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
856539 | On time 12:11 PM Lorient station | 0h44 | 12:55 PM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
856625 | On time 1:19 PM Lorient station | 0h40 | 1:59 PM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
858263 | On time 1:19 PM Lorient station | 0h40 | 1:59 PM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
856703 | 1:40 PM Lorient station | 0h44 | 2:24 PM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
858257 | 2:45 PM Lorient station | 0h40 | 3:25 PM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
8719 | 4:00 PM Lorient station | 0h33 | 4:33 PM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
856549 | 4:06 PM Lorient station | 0h44 | 4:50 PM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
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856519 | 8:06 AM Lorient station | 0h44 | 8:50 AM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
858253 | 8:50 AM Lorient station | 0h39 | 9:29 AM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
856617 | 8:50 AM Lorient station | 0h39 | 9:29 AM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
8701 | 9:55 AM Lorient station | 0h33 | 10:28 AM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
856529 | 10:01 AM Lorient station | 0h44 | 10:45 AM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
856615 | 11:09 AM Lorient station | 0h39 | 11:48 AM Gare de Quimper | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major museum of Breton art, history, and archaeology in the former bishops' palace; essential for understanding Quimper and Finistère.
Museum of fine arts with French, Italian, Flemish, and Breton collections; a strong cultural stop beside the cathedral.
Interactive museum on Quimper faience, showing ceramic history, workshops, and decorated pieces from the Locmaria district.
Quimper's medieval center of lanes, squares, and timber-framed houses; the best area for atmosphere, shopping, and heritage walks.
Historic district known for pottery, riverside charm, and artisan identity; ideal for a quieter walk beyond the main center.
Main pedestrian shopping street lined with historic façades, linking key squares and capturing everyday life in central Quimper.
Buckwheat galette from Brittany, usually filled with ham, egg, cheese or seafood. It is a regional staple tied to Breton buckwheat farming and cider culture.
Thin wheat-flour crêpe served with butter, sugar, caramel or jam. A classic Breton treat found in crêperies across Quimper.
Traditional Breton cake made with salted butter and sugar, baked in layers for a rich caramelized texture. It is one of Brittany's signature pastries.
Fine dining restaurant with a strong reputation for polished French cuisine, careful presentation and a more elegant dining experience.
Well-known traditional crêperie in Quimper serving Breton galettes and crêpes in a warm, classic setting.
Established seafood-focused restaurant known for fresh fish and shellfish with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere near central Quimper.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are mid-priced, public transit is affordable, and Quimper is usually cheaper than Paris or the Riviera.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés often just get small change.
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Gare de Quimper -> Place Saint-Corentin, Quimper
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Most Lorient to Quimper trains use the Lorient to Quimper station pair. Use this guide to compare Lorient and Quimper train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lorient has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Grenadin, The Galway Inn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lorient. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lorient. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lorient: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lorient: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lorient: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Lorient Centre, Hotel Escale Oceania Lorient, Hotel Leopol.
Quimper has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bar Iodé, La Table de Marie
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Quimper. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Quimper. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Quimper: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Quimper: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Quimper: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Quimper, Oceania Quimper, Hotel Escale Oceania Quimper.
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