The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Lorient
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Lorient is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Lorient will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Caen for Lorient every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 50 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Caen to Lorient
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Lorient among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 273 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£56 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Caen to Lorient train times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Lorient trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:07 Caen | 5h50 | 12:57 Lorient | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Lorient
Trains from Caen to Lorient run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 20:29. The fastest train covers the 273 km distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 20:29 |
Train companies: SNCF TER from Caen to Lorient trainsSNCF TER trains will get you between Caen and Lorient from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Lorient train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen to Lorient by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lorient, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caen and Lorient
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Boulevard Cosmao Dumanoir.
- Le Grenadin
- The Galway Inn
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Mercure Lorient Centre
- Hotel Escale Oceania Lorient
- Hotel Leopol
- Located in the main hall
- 280 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available outside the station
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