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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Lorient
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Lorient among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 859 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 859, while a train costs an average of NOK 1,665.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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NOK 859 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,665 Average price | NOK 2,270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 45m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Lorient
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Lorient, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lorient:
A bus is NOK 807 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lorient costing on average NOK 1,665.
Other travel options to Lorient take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
Tickets start at around NOK 859 compared to roughly NOK 2,270 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 1,412. The journey takes 13h 15m versus 8h 1m 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 Lyon to Lorient
How to get from Lyon to Lorient by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Lorient is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 PM 13h20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 11:40 AM Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) NOK 714 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:20 PM 13h20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 11:40 AM Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) NOK 714 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6622 · 87313:04 PM 5h49 Lyon Part Dieu 8:53 PM Lorient station NOK 1,516 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
6626 · 87515:04 PM 5h57 Lyon Part Dieu 11:01 PM Lorient station NOK 1,088 1 One-way 1 transfer
6624 · 87394:04 PM 5h58 Lyon Part Dieu 10:02 PM Lorient station NOK 1,198 1 One-way 1 transfer
6618 · 87291:04 PM 6h53 Lyon Part Dieu 7:57 PM Lorient station NOK 1,406 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM 16h25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 5:55 AM Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) NOK 736 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 AM 15h30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 4:20 PM Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) NOK 742 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM 18h35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 6:00 PM Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) NOK 791 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lorient:
A bus is NOK 807 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lorient costing on average NOK 1,665.
Other travel options to Lorient take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Lorient as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station).
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lorient station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lorient by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lorient by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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