Are the expressways toll-free on this route?

Yes, the N24 and all Breton expressways are entirely toll-free. No tolls on the entire Lorient — Rennes journey.

Can we stop at Josselin Castle?

Yes, a 20-30 min stop at the Chateau des Rohan in Josselin is possible. This magnificent medieval castle overlooking the Oust is one of Brittany's finest. Mention it when booking.

How long does it take during rush hour?

The journey can reach 2h during Rennes rush hours (8-9am and 5-7pm) due to ring road congestion. Normally, allow 95 minutes.

Can the taxi pick me up at Lorient port?

Yes, your driver can collect you from the maritime terminal (returning from Ile de Groix), the marina, the Cite de la Voile or any other point in Lorient. Door-to-door service guaranteed.

150 km · 95 min

Taxi Lorient → Rennes

Your Lorient → Rennes transfer at €180 — €225. 150 km via the N24.

150 km95 minFrom 180 — 225 €

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Distance

150 km

Duration

1h35

Estimated price

180 — 225 €

Availability

24/7

The Lorient to Rennes journey links the Morbihan maritime city to the regional capital of Brittany, crossing the green heart of the Armorican peninsula. Lorient, the city of five ports shaped by French maritime history, was founded in the 17th century by the French East India Company for Asian trade — hence the name 'L'Orient'. Almost entirely destroyed by Allied bombing in 1943 due to its German submarine base, the city was rebuilt in modernist style, giving it a unique architectural identity. The Cite de la Voile Eric Tabarly, housed in the former Keroman submarine bunkers, pays tribute to the legendary sailor and ocean racing. The Interceltic Festival each August draws over 800,000 visitors from Celtic nations worldwide. Rennes, at the other end of this 150-kilometre journey, is a booming university metropolis of 450,000 inhabitants with its half-timbered historic centre, the Lices market — France's second largest — and its TGV station just 1h25 from Paris. This taxi is popular with professionals heading to Rennes tech parks, students, festival-goers and travellers connecting with TGV services.

Route

Route Lorient → Rennes

Your driver leaves Lorient on the N24 towards Pontivy, a toll-free dual carriageway crossing inland Morbihan from west to east. The first kilometres follow the Blavet valley, a canalised river bordered by picturesque towpaths and 19th-century granite locks. You pass through Hennebont, a medieval fortified town with ramparts and the basilica of Notre-Dame du Paradis. The road then enters the bocage countryside of central Morbihan, between rolling meadows, oak woods and granite villages. You reach Pontivy, a former Napoleonic town with its grid plan contrasting with the medieval quarter dominated by the Chateau des Rohan. After Pontivy, the N24 continues east via Josselin, whose medieval castle is majestically reflected in the waters of the Oust, then Ploermel with its 250-hectare Lac au Duc. The final kilometres skirt the southern edge of the Paimpont-Broceliande forest, a key setting in Arthurian mythology. Arrival in Rennes is via the southern ring road. The journey takes 95 minutes normally and can reach 2h during Rennes rush hours.

Main route: N24 — Gratuit (voies express bretonnes)

Points of interest along the way

N24

Pontivy

Forêt de Brocéliande

Festival Interceltique

Capitale bretonne

Practical tips

Our tips for Lorient → Rennes

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Lorient → Rennes route

Lorient deserves a visit before departure: the Cite de la Voile Eric Tabarly, housed in the former Keroman submarine bunkers, offers sailing simulators and interactive ocean racing exhibitions — allow 2 hours. The submarine Flore-S645, moored nearby, provides a fascinating glimpse into military submarine life. If travelling in August, the Interceltic Festival transforms Lorient into a permanent celebration with bagadou, bagpipes and fest-noz on the marina quays. In Rennes, do not miss the Lices market on Saturday mornings with its 300 stalls of Cancale oysters, churned butter and farmhouse cider. For a cultural detour, request a stop at Josselin to admire the Chateau des Rohan and the basilica of Notre-Dame du Roncier.

Tolls: Gratuit (voies express bretonnes)

Pricing

Taxi fare Lorient → Rennes

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

180 — 225 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

207 — 259 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

198 — 248 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Lorient to Rennes?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

The TER Lorient — Rennes costs about €25 and takes 1h30 to 2h depending on stops (via Vannes or Pontivy). The BreizhGo bus links both cities for about €12 in 2h30. BlaBlaCar offers rides from €10. The TaxiNeo taxi at €180 — €225 provides door-to-door service and full schedule flexibility. For 3-4 passengers, the cost works out to €45-75 per person, reasonable for a direct comfortable transfer with luggage to Rennes TGV station.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

180 — 225 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

295 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Lorient Taxi Rennes