How to travel from Lille to Lorient

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Compare train and bus for Lille to Lorient

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Lorient among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $137.

Distance: 351 miles (566 km)

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$64

Average price

Cheapest

$137

Average price

$180

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 29m

Average total duration

9h 59m

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30m

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4h 39m

Average total duration

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4h 9m

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7h 22m

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(door-to-door)

0.6 - 1.4kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Lorient is a bus with an average price of $89 (€72).

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Lorient:

A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Lorient costing on average $168 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Lorient is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Lorient take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Lorient including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Lorient among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $89 (€72) compared to roughly $180 (€147) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91 (€74). The journey takes 11h 4m versus 7h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Lille to Lorient

How to get from Lille to Lorient by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lille to Lorient is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50508 · 50054
    4:40 PM12h30
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    5:10 AMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50508 · 50054
    4:40 PM12h30
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    5:10 AMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7046 · 8729
    2:58 PM4h59
    Lille Flandres
    7:57 PMLorient station
    $1741One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5210+BreizhGo856629
    7:47 AM5h26
    Lille-Europe
    1:13 PMLorient station
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7028 · 8719
    10:42 AM5h15
    Lille Flandres
    3:57 PMLorient station
    $1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7212 · 8717
    8:30 AM6h30
    Lille-Europe
    3:00 PMLorient station
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM11h10
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    5:55 AMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 PM12h30
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    11:35 AMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Lorient

Travel to Lorient easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Lorient.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Lorient including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Lorient is a bus with an average price of $89 (€72).

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Lorient:

A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Lorient costing on average $168 (€138).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Lorient is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Lorient take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 34m.

The distance from Lille to Lorient is approximately 351 miles (566 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Lorient is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Lorient as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Lorient:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Lorient station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Lorient, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lorient by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo to go to Lorient by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Lorient:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Lorient often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nantes, Rennes, Lyon, Toulouse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lorient and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lorient to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Lorient is ideal, allowing time to explore its maritime heritage, visit the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly, and enjoy local cuisine and nearby beaches.

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