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Compare train and bus for Lorient to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lorient to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. 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 $82, while a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lorient to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Lorient to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lorient to Lille:
A bus is $88 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Lille costing on average $170 (€142).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€69) compared to roughly $175 (€147) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $93 (€78). The journey takes 10h 45m versus 7h 23m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lorient to Lille
How to get from Lorient to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lorient to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:10 PM 11h50 Lorient 9:00 AM Lille $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:10 PM 11h50 Lorient 9:00 AM Lille $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:00 PM 10h50 Lorient 7:50 AM Lille $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:10 PM 11h50 Lorient 8:00 AM Lille $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lorient to Lille:
A bus is $88 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Lille costing on average $170 (€142).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lorient and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lorient station and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Buses mostly depart from Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lille by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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