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Compare train and bus for Lorient to Vannes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lorient to Vannes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lorient to Vannes:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Vannes costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Vannes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (32m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lorient to Vannes
How to get from Lorient to Vannes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lorient to Vannes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM0h55Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)11:55 PMVannes, Hôpital$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 PM0h55Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)11:55 PMVannes, Hôpital$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
872012:01 PM0h23Lorient station12:24 PMVannes station$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
87365:55 PM0h30Lorient station6:25 PMVannes station$131One-way0 transfers
85826812:42 PM0h31Lorient station1:13 PMVannes station$141One-way0 transfers
85662012:42 PM0h31Lorient station1:13 PMVannes station$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:50 AM0h55Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)11:45 AMVannes, Hôpital$41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM1h00Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)9:00 AMVannes, Hôpital$41One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM1h05Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)6:50 PMVannes, Hôpital$41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lorient to Vannes:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Vannes costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Vannes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lorient and Vannes 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 Vannes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) and arrive in Vannes, Hôpital.
- Ferries mostly depart from Lorient and arrive in Port Tudy.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Vannes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Vannes by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar.
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