How to travel from Caen to Rochefort, France

The distance between Caen and Rochefort is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Caen 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.

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Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance457km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Caen to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Caen and Rochefort is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Caen and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Rochefort. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and La Rochelle Ville. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Rochefort. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Caen and Rochefort. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Rochefort. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Caen and Rochefort. The distance is around 457km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Caen to Rochefort

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Rochefort

Transport options from Caen to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train + 2 similar
5hrs
€340($340)
every 4 hours1,218km (757 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
€450($455)
4 times a day1,290km (802 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
€240($240)
4 times a day822km (511 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 5m
€115($115)
twice a week559km (348 miles)
Train via Rennes6h 45m
€100($100)
twice daily595km (370 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€35($35)
5 times a week485km (302 miles)
Bus via Rennes7h 45m
€36($36)
4 times a week467km (290 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€62($62)
on demand457km (284 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