What is the distance between Lorient and Nantes?

The distance between the two cities is 93 miles (149 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lorient to Nantes?

If you're headed to Nantes from Lorient, chances are that your bus will depart from Lorient – Lanester and arrive at 2 route de Paris. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Memorial to the abolition of slavery, Tour Lu and the lieu unique, Jules Verne Museum, Jardin Des Plantes and Château des ducs de Bretagne.

Bus Lorient to Nantes from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lorient to Nantes on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:00pm	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 35m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lorient to Nantes on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 10m	3:55pm	4 Route de Paris	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 45m	1:30pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 25m	10:25am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 30m	1:05pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 20m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Next departures for Lorient to Nantes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 35m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 20m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 45m	1:30pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 25m	10:25am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Lorient	7h 50m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	No tags

Next departures for Lorient to Nantes on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 45m	1:30pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 20m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 35m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags

Next departures for Lorient to Nantes on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 45m	1:30pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 20m	1:05pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 25m	10:25am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 30m	1:05pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 35m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags

Next departures for Lorient to Nantes on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 25m	10:25am	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 10m	3:55pm	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Lorient – Lanester	2h 45m	1:30pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 30m	1:05pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Rue Louis Yequel	2h 35m	8:35pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lorient to Nantes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

93 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $119	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $31	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lorient and Nantes?

Stops in Lorient

A
Lorient – Lanester
Rue Général de Bollardière, 56600 Lanester, France
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B
Gare d’échange de l’Orientis - Lorient
Gare d’échange de l’Orientis, 9-11 cours de Chazelle, 56100 Lorient, France

Stops in Nantes

A
2 route de Paris
2 route de Paris , 44000 Nantes, France
B
Nantes Airport
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C
Hotel Mercure
51 Quai de Malakoff, 44000 Nantes, France
D
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge
10 Allée de la Maison Rouge, 44000 Nantes, France
E
15 Rue de Briord
15 Rue de Briord, 44000 Nantes, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lorient to Nantes by bus

What is the distance between Lorient and Nantes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lorient to Nantes?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$18

11/21

$25

Today

$12

11/23

$12

11/24

$11

11/25

$10

11/26

$10

11/27

$10

The cheapest trip from Lorient to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lorient to Nantes, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $57 for a bus ticket from Lorient to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.