There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient by bus, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes to Lorientbus N702 / ...
6h 25m€13–28Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain Tgv
6h 28m€76–160Drive 326.5 km
- Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorientcar 326.5 km
4h 42m€51–73Bus via Pontivy
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 620
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échangesbus 617
6h 48m€33–46
Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient is to bus which costs €13 - €28 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Lorient via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Lorient via Lison and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Lorient is 370 km. The road distance is 326.5 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €13 - €28.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient, including transfers.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs €13 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Lorient, France?
You can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Lorient via Rennes-Gare Routiere and Rennes in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Lorient via Lison and Rennes in around 6h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échanges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Lorient.
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