How to travel from Lorient to Vannes

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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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$14

Average price

$4

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Cheapest

$11

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1h 2m

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Fastest

32m

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30m

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1h 28m

Average total duration

58m

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30m

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45m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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BreizhGo

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The cheapest way to travel from Lorient to Vannes is a bus with an average price of $4 (€4).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Lorient to Vannes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Vannes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lorient and Vannes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lorient to Vannes among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

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.

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from Lorient to Vannes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM0h55
    Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    11:55 PMVannes, Hôpital
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM0h55
    Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    11:55 PMVannes, Hôpital
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8720
    12:01 PM0h23
    Lorient station
    12:24 PMVannes station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8736
    5:55 PM0h30
    Lorient station
    6:25 PMVannes station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER858268
    12:42 PM0h31
    Lorient station
    1:13 PMVannes station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • BreizhGo856620
    12:42 PM0h31
    Lorient station
    1:13 PMVannes station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM0h55
    Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    11:45 AMVannes, Hôpital
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM1h00
    Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    9:00 AMVannes, Hôpital
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM1h05
    Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    6:50 PMVannes, Hôpital
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lorient to Vannes

Travel to Vannes 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 Vannes.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lorient and Vannes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lorient to Vannes is a bus with an average price of $4 (€4).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Lorient to Vannes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Vannes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

The distance from Lorient to Vannes is approximately 29 miles (47 km).
The average frequency per day from Lorient to Vannes is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lorient to Vannes:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lorient to Vannes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lorient to Vannes with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Lorient to Vannes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nantes, Rennes, Bouguenais, Quiberon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vannes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vannes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three days in Vannes allows you to explore the historic old town, visit the Château de l'Hermine, and enjoy a boat trip to the nearby islands in the Gulf of Morbihan.

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