There are 3 ways to get from Lorient to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
3h 47m€79–140Drive 305.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Lorient to Loire Valleycar 305.4 km
3h 36m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
5h 28m€58–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient station to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Lorient - Échange Bus Station and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Saumur via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Lorient and Loire Valley is 333 km. The road distance is 305.4 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Lorient to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Lorient to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lorient - Échange Bus Station.
Lorient to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Loire Valley is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Loire Valley, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Loire Valley via Nantes and Saumur in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Loire Valley via Nantes and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 5h 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 Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Lorient to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Loire Valley is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Lorient to Loire Valley.
There are 887+ hotels available in Loire Valley.