How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RochefortBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Perigueux then take the bus to Angouleme-Gare SNCF then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance318km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (133 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort. We recommend that you drive to Rochefort. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort. The distance is around 318km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort

Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Rochefort

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€55($55)
twice daily364km (226 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 35m
€32($32)
twice daily280km (174 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€57($57)
on demand318km (197 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