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Compare train and bus for Brest to Lorient
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brest to Lorient among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $452 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brest to Lorient:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Lorient costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Lorient take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $452 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $412. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Brest to Lorient
How to get from Brest to Lorient by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brest to Lorient is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
500538:20 PM1h45Brest, Gare routière10:05 PMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)$51One-way0 transfers
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500538:20 PM1h45Brest, Gare routière10:05 PMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
500538:20 PM1h45Brest, Gare routière10:05 PMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:50 PM2h05Brest, Gare routière10:55 PMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM2h00Brest, Gare routière5:40 PMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brest to Lorient:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Lorient costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Lorient take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brest and Lorient as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brest station and arrive in Lorient station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brest, Gare routière and arrive in Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station).
- Ferries mostly depart from Lorient and arrive in Port Tudy.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Lorient by bus.
- Travel with BreizhGo, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Lorient by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
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