How to travel from Alès to Rochefort, France

The distance between Alès and Rochefort is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alès to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RochefortAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to La Rochelle (LRH).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance720km (447 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Alès to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Alès and Rochefort is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Alès and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Rochefort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Rochefort. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Rochefort. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse, Toulouse and La Rochelle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Alès and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Rochefort is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Rochefort. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Rochefort. The distance is around 720km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Rochefort

Transport options from Alès to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 4 similar
3h 45m
€180($180)
once daily801km (497 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 10m
€190($190)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 15m
€175($175)
once daily853km (530 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€185($185)
4 times a day880km (547 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 35m
€190($190)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€115($115)
every 4 hours766km (476 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€57($57)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand720km (447 miles)

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Airports near Rochefort

The following major airports near Rochefort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Rochefort
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Rochefort
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Rochefort