How to travel from Carentan to Rochefort, France

The distance between Carentan and Rochefort is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Carentan 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 RochefortCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Rennes

Take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)

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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Carentan and Rochefort is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Carentan and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Rochefort. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and La Rochelle Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carentan and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Carentan and Rochefort. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

NOMAD CARS Manche and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carentan and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Carentan and Rochefort. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Rochefort

Transport options from Carentan to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6hrs
€315($315)
every 4 hours1,296km (805 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 60m
€240($240)
4 times a day897km (557 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane7h 10m
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,052km (653 miles)
Train via Rennes + 1 similar
6h 25m
€89($89)
twice daily559km (347 miles)
Train6h 45m
€130($130)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€26($26)
once daily474km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€83($83)
on demand460km (286 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