4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lorient to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lorient to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $130 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $130, while a train costs an average of $255.
Distance: 451 miles (726 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$130 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $273 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration Fastest 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lorient to Montpellier:
A bus is $125 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Montpellier costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 51m.
Tickets start at around $130 (€109) compared to roughly $273 (€228) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $143 (€120). The journey takes 16h 21m versus 9h 20m 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 Montpellier
How to get from Lorient to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lorient to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM20h30Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)7:20 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM20h30Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)7:20 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM16h20Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)10:05 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$901One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM21h45Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)8:35 AMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM20h20Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)2:05 PMMontpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France$911One-way2 transfers
50053 · 5089110:10 PM22h10Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)8:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$921One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Lorient to Montpellier
Travel to Montpellier 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 Lorient to Montpellier.
This is compared to other travel options from Lorient to Montpellier:
A bus is $125 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Montpellier costing on average $255 (€214).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 51m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lorient and Montpellier 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 Montpellier-Sud-de-France.
- Buses mostly depart from Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Montpellier by train.
Travelling from Lorient to Montpellier: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
