How to travel from Lorient to Brest

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Compare bus and train for Lorient to Brest

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lorient to Brest 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 27m. 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 €33.

Distance: 68 miles (110 km)

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€6

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€33

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€370

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2h 27m

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1h 57m

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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1h 31m

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Compare ways to travel from Lorient to Brest

Compare the available ways to get from Lorient to Brest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lorient to Brest is a bus with an average price of €6.

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

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Brest costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from Lorient to Brest is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lorient and Brest including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lorient to Brest 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 €6 compared to roughly €370 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €365. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 31m 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 Lorient to Brest

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER858289
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8719+BreizhGo56413
    1 transfer
  • BreizhGo856709 · 854887
    1 transfer
  • BreizhGo856707 · 854881
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lorient to Brest

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There are 2 options to travel between Lorient and Brest including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lorient to Brest is a bus with an average price of €6.

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

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Brest costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from Lorient to Brest is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 42m.

The distance from Lorient to Brest is approximately 68 miles (110 km).
The average frequency per day from Lorient to Brest is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lorient to Brest:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lorient station and arrive in Brest station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port Tudy and arrive in Lorient.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lorient to Brest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Brest by bus.
  • Travel with BreizhGo, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Brest by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lorient to Brest with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from Lorient to Brest often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nice, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brest and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Brest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Brest's main attractions, including the Oceanopolis, Brest Castle, and the National Maritime Museum, 2 to 3 days are recommended.

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