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How to get from Paris to Lorient

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FASTEST
6h 45min
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24€
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Distance
441 km
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Checked offer from Paris to Lorient: Bus, about 6h 45min, from €24. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 12, 2026): Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Blablacar Bus, FlixBus; main departure point: Paris Bercy Seine.

Distance: 441 km. Data updated on .

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6h 45min – 7h 30min
24 – 25 €
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🚌 Departure from Paris
📍Paris's main long-distance bus terminal is the Bercy Seine bus station, but some departures may leave from another point depending on the company. Always check the address on your ticket and arrive a little early.
🚇From central Paris, get to the departure point by metro, RER or city bus depending on your area. A taxi or ride-hailing car is a simple option if you have a lot of luggage. Check your route in advance.
⏰Departures are offered at different times of the day. Exact times, including the first and last departure, vary by date and company: check the results for your travel day.
💸 Transport from 24€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 6h 45min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

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CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
Blablacar Bus Bus Paris Bercy Seine €24 2
FlixBus Bus Paris Bercy Seine €24 2
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver Van / transfer €722 4
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Practical tips

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Compare before you book

Check the table on this page to compare up-to-date duration and price range. If the time saved by another mode doesn't justify the extra cost, the bus remains a smart choice for this route.

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Check the departure point

Paris has several departure points depending on the company. Re-read the address on your e-ticket before leaving so you don't go to the wrong bus station or stop.

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Know your arrival in Lorient

Look at the exact name of the arrival stop in Lorient on your ticket and find it on a map. This avoids getting off at the wrong place and makes onward travel to your accommodation easier.

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Direct or with a change?

Depending on the departure you choose, the trip may be direct or include a change. Check this in the results, and if a change is planned, keep a comfortable margin so you don't miss the connection.

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Book early and avoid the last departure

The best fares are often found by booking ahead, especially on weekends and during holidays. Avoid relying on the last departure of the day: one delay and you could be stranded.

The journey experience

Paris to Lorient without a car: the real question is whether the bus is worth it, and it often is when budget matters. The verified option here is the long-distance bus. The table on this page shows up-to-date duration and price range, so you can decide at a glance.

The long-distance bus links the capital to the Morbihan area with no car rental and no complicated planning. Coaches generally offer comfortable seats, luggage storage in the hold and, depending on the company, power outlets and onboard wifi. It suits a weekend trip, a visit home to family or a holiday in southern Brittany. Your ticket is electronic and arrives right after booking.

To avoid surprises, check your ticket for the exact departure point, the arrival point and whether the trip is marked "direct" or "with a change". Book ahead to keep the best fares and leave a safety margin before departure. That way you know where to go and can travel with peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions — Paris → Lorient

Why visit Lorient?

  • ✓ Attend the Festival Interceltique de Lorient every August, with its bagad parades and concerts
  • ✓ Visit the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly and the submarine Flore at the former Keroman base
  • ✓ Watch the early-morning fish auctions at Keroman, one of France's leading fishing ports
  • ✓ Take the ferry to Groix island for its unusual convex sandy beaches and coastal trails
  • ✓ Explore the Port-Louis Citadel and its East India Company museum across the harbour
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Recommended stay
2 to 3 nights — enough to see the city, Port-Louis and take a trip to Groix

When to visit Lorient?

TEMPERATE OCEANIC CLIMATE

June to September — mild, sunny summers ideal for the coast, with the festival in early August

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What to do in Lorient?

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Éric Tabarly Sailing City
Housed in the former Keroman submarine base, the Cité explores offshore racing and Tabarly's famous boats. Allow 2 to 3 hours, tickets from 12€. Book the simulators and sailing outings ahead in high season, as they fill up quickly.
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Keroman Fish Auction and Port
Lorient is among France's leading fishing ports. The fish auction welcomes visitors on guided tours, often from 5€, to book in advance. Sales take place very early in the morning. Wear closed shoes and a jacket, as it is cold and damp.
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Keroman Submarine Base
These massive concrete blocks, built by the Germans between 1941 and 1943, overlook the harbour. The Flore (S645), a former French Navy submarine, can be visited on site, from about 10€. The exteriors are free to explore, great for sunset photos.
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Port-Louis Citadel
Opposite Lorient, this 17th-century fortress houses the national Navy museum and the East India Company museum. Allow 2 hours, tickets from 8€. Take the waterbus from Lorient (about 3€): the harbour crossing offers a great view.
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Breton Crêpes and Cotriade
In the centre, crêperies serve buckwheat galettes with local ingredients, around 8 to 12€. Also try cotriade, the Breton fish stew, at a restaurant near the harbour. Avoid 12:30 on weekends without a booking.
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Lorient Interceltic Festival
Each August, this festival gathers musicians and dancers from the Celtic nations, with concerts, parades and free street events. Concert tickets start around 15€. Book accommodation months ahead, as the city is full for ten days.
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Day Trip to Groix Island
From Lorient, the crossing takes 45 minutes, return tickets from about 20€. Rent a bike on the island (from 12€ a day) to reach Les Grands Sables, a rare convex beach in Europe. Check the last return ferry time.
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Walking the Scorff Valley
This trail follows the Scorff river within the city, through woods, meadows and old mills, and remains surprisingly quiet. Free, allow 2 hours round trip. Wear walking shoes after rain, as the path gets muddy. Ideal late in the day.

How long to visit Lorient?

2 to 3 days

Allow 2 to 3 days in Lorient: one day for the Éric Tabarly Sailing City, the Keroman submarine base and the fishing port, another for Port-Louis (citadel, Locmalo beach) and a ferry trip to Groix island. With one extra day, add Larmor-Plage, Hennebont and its national stud farm, or the wild coast of Gâvres. If you come in August, book your Festival Interceltique tickets and accommodation well in advance.

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