How to travel from Rennes to Lorient

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Compare train and bus for Rennes to Lorient

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Lorient among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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Driving

€31

Average price

€7

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Cheapest

€26

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 36m

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30m

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2h 56m

Average total duration

2h 26m

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30m

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1h 53m

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CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Lorient is a bus with an average price of €6.

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

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Lorient costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Lorient is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Lorient take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rennes and Lorient including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rennes to Lorient among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 19m faster (1h 34m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€24 vs €26). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Rennes to Lorient

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:35 PM1h55
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    3:30 PMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:35 PM1h55
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    3:30 PMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:35 PM1h55
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    3:30 PMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50054
    2:20 AM2h50
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    5:10 AMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 AM2h25
    Rennes, Gare Routière
    5:55 AMLorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rennes to Lorient

Travel to Lorient 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 Rennes to Lorient.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rennes and Lorient including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rennes to Lorient is a bus with an average price of €6.

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

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Lorient costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Lorient is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Lorient take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

The distance from Rennes to Lorient is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Rennes to Lorient is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes and Lorient 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 Rennes to Lorient:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Lorient station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port Tudy and arrive in Port Maria.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rennes to Lorient, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo to go to Lorient by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Lorient by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rennes to Lorient with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, BreizhGo.
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rennes to Lorient often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nantes, Lyon, Toulouse, Vannes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lorient and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lorient to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Lorient is ideal, allowing time to explore its maritime heritage, visit the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly, and enjoy local cuisine and nearby beaches.

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