How to travel from Brest to Rochefort, France

The distance between Brest and Rochefort is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest 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 RochefortBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €590($590)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Brest to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €590 ($590).

The distance between Brest and Rochefort is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Brest and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Rochefort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €590 ($590).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Rochefort. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF run train services between Brest and Rochefort. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Brest and Rochefort. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Rochefort. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Brest and Rochefort. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Rochefort

Transport options from Brest to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€590($590)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train5h 25m
€375($375)
every 2 hours1,080km (671 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€90($90)
every 20 mins524km (326 miles)
Train via Quimper6h 10m
€95($95)
every 2 hours524km (326 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€36($36)
4 times a week504km (313 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€62($62)
on demand462km (287 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