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How to get fromLorient to Poitiersby train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lorient to Poitiers by train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    5h 17m
    €91–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus bus L7
    6h 54m
    €15–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus bus L7
    6h 6m
    €39–101

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Lorient to Poitiersrideshare rideshare 343.9 km
    4h 40m
    €21

  5. Drive  343.5 km

    1. Drive from Lorient to Poitierscar car 343.5 km
    4h 11m
    €63–91

Lorient to Poitiers by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Lorient, France and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Lorient to Poitiers via Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Viaduc Léon Blum via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare routière in around 6h 54m.

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