There are 9 ways to get from Lorient to Orléans by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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.
Train via Tours
best- Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Orleanstrain Ter
5h 52m€82–151Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lorient to Orléans449.5 km
5h 46m€29Bus
- Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Orléansbus 1923
7h 50m€37–61Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain
6h 52m€168–381Train
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to Les Aubrais Orleanstrain 4094 / ...
6h 35m€111–193Train, bus
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 39m€58–100Drive 448.2 km
- Drive from Lorient to Orléanscar 448.2 km
4h 52m€71–103Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lorient to Bresttrain
- Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BES - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain
7h 11m€217–446Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lorient to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain
6h 33m€219–500
Lorient to Orléans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Orléans is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Orléans is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient station to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Lorient - Échange Bus Station and arriving at Orléans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Orleans via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Lorient and Orléans is 496 km. The road distance is 448.2 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Orléans without a car is to train via Tours which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Lorient to Orléans, including transfers.
Lorient to Orléans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lorient - Échange Bus Station.
Lorient to Orléans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Orléans is to train via Tours which takes 5h 52m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Orléans, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Orleans via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Orléans via Nantes in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Brest Bretagne Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–420
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–410
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
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Les Aubrais Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- 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
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lorient to Orléans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lorient to Orléans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Lorient to Orléans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Orléans is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Lorient to Orléans.
Book your Lorient to Orléans train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lorient to Orléans bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 849+ hotels available in Orléans.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lorient and Orléans. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












