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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lorient to Nantes

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£8

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£14

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

2 h 25 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

2 h 32 m

Buses on 18 Sept

3

Distance

149 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lorient to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lorient to Nantes will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.

Fast coaches

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 buses from Lorient to Nantes, including 3 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:502h25
    Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    13:15Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:002h30
    Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    10:30Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    17:452h40
    Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
    20:25Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Lorient to Nantes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lorient to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. 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 coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £30.

Distance: 149 km

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Coach
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Driving

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

£30

Average Price

£25

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

Most popular train company

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The cheapest way to travel from Lorient to Nantes is a coach with an average price of £10.

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

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorient to Nantes costing on average £30.

The fastest way to travel from Lorient to Nantes is by train with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to Nantes take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lorient and Nantes including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 2m 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.

Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.

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.

Live departures

Lorient to Nantes bus times

The table below shows live departures for Lorient to Nantes coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus8:00 Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
2h35
10:35 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes0 changesdirect
SNCF | Autocar421254+TER8582549:16 Lorient station
2h54
12:10 Nantes station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus10:50 Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
2h25
13:15 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes0 changesdirect
SNCF | Autocar421288+TER85828810:54 Lorient station
2h46
13:40 Nantes station1 change
FlixBusFlixBus17:45 Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)
2h40
20:25 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Lorient to Nantes coaches with Omio?

FlixBus as well as BlaBlaCar Bus offer coaches services from Lorient to Nantes.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Lorient to Nantes.

Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Lorient to Nantes.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Lorient to Nantes.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Lorient to Nantes.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Lorient to Nantes.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Lorient to Nantes

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Buses from Lorient to Nantes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 149 km distance in 2h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
149 km
Average bus duration
2h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
2h 20m
First bus
0:35
Last bus
23:00
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Lorient to NantesYou can travel by bus between Lorient to Nantes with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£7
FlixBus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£7
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

What's included in each class

Compare BlaBlaCar Bus classes and the amenities included in each one.

Standard
  • Power plugs
  • WC
  • Air-conditioned
Standard
  • Power plugs
  • WC
  • Air-conditioned

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day

Complete guide to Nantes

Things to do in Nantes

Discover the best of Nantes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nantes trip today.

  • Must visit

Musée d'arts de Nantes

Nantes’s fine arts museum, noted for works from the 13th century to today, plus contemporary displays in a modern extension.

  • Recommended

Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nantes

A major natural history museum with zoology, geology and science collections in a handsome 19th-century building near the city centre.

  • Recommended

Musée d'histoire de Nantes

A museum inside the ducal castle tracing Nantes’s history through multimedia, objects and panoramic walks along the ramparts.

Euro (€)

Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport is good value for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included in restaurant bills. It is common to round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up small taxi fares; spare change in cafés is optional.

FAQs: Lorient to Nantes coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lorient to Nantes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Lorient to Nantes can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Lorient to Nantes is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Lorient to Nantes is 2h 20m to travel the 149 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Lorient to Nantes leaves at 0:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Lorient to Nantes leaves at 23:00.
Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from Lorient to Nantes with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Lorient to Nantes, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Nantes. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Lorient and Nantes and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Lorient , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station), Pluneret, Auray, Auray - Pluneret, Lanester, Rue du Général de Bollardière (À la hauteur du Mc Donald's), Auray, Rue de la Paix / Pl. Jean Mermoz, Auray, Rue de la Petite Vitesse (Gare Accès Nord) . When arriving in Nantes , you can end your route in coach stations like Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes, Nantes, Route de Paris, Nantes, Boulevard de Berlin (Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF), Gare SNCF Sud, Bouguenais, Aéroport Nantes Atlantique (Gare Routiere).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Nantes from Lorient is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Lorient to Nantes is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lorient and Nantes including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Lorient to Nantes:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Lorient to Nantes for coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Lorient to Nantes depends on the coach companies:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Lorient to Nantes.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Lorient to Nantes:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Lorient to Nantes:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Lorient to Nantes. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Lorient to Nantes with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Lorient to Nantes with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Lorient to Nantes with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lorient and Nantes

Most Lorient to Nantes buses use the Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) to Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes station pair, with some services arriving at Nantes, Route de Paris. Use this guide to compare Lorient and Nantes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Lorient
Arrival bus stations in Nantes

Which Lorient station do buses to Nantes leave from?

Buses from Lorient to Nantes leave from Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station). The station is 1 km from Lorient city centre at Rue Louis Yequel, 56100 Lorient, France.
Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station)Rue Louis Yequel, 56100 Lorient, FranceWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) from Lorient city centre

Bus42E, T2, T4a, T4b · 10m · every ~23 min

Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) bus station facilities and services

Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station). ATMs are available at Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station).

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.

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