How to travel from Lorient to Nantes

There are 2 options to travel between Lorient and Nantes including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Lorient to Nantes is a bus with an average price of $13.

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

A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Nantes costing on average $41.

The fastest way to travel from Lorient to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 16m.

The distance from Lorient to Nantes is approximately 92 miles (149 km).

The average frequency per day from Lorient to Nantes is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lorient and Nantes 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 Nantes:

• Trains mostly depart from Lorient station and arrive in Nantes station.
• Buses mostly depart from Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port Maria and arrive in Le Palais.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lorient to Nantes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nantes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, BreizhGo, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nantes by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lorient to Nantes with the following travel companies:

• 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
• 4 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).

Omio customers who travel from Lorient to Nantes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, London, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nantes and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Nantes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Nantes, you can explore Les Machines de l'Île, featuring mechanical animals and rides inspired by Jules Verne, and visit the Musée d'Arts de Nantes to see European paintings and contemporary works. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Bouffay district with its restaurants and bars, or take a scenic cruise on the Erdre River. Reflect on history at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. Don't miss the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Jardin des Plantes, Passage Pommeraye, and Île de Versailles for a mix of history, architecture, and tranquility.

Two to three days in Nantes is typically enough to explore its main attractions, such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de l'Île, and the vibrant arts scene, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.