How to travel from Chambéry to Rochefort, France

The distance between Chambéry and Rochefort is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chambéry 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 RochefortChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Geneve, plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Poitiers and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Quai de Paludate and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance765km (475 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Chambéry and Rochefort is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 536km (333 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Rochefort is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Rochefort. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers and La Rochelle Ville. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Rochefort. Trains depart once a week 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 Chambéry and Rochefort. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and La Rochelle. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Rochefort. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Chambéry and Rochefort. The distance is around 765km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Rochefort

Transport options from Chambéry to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Geneve, plane + 4 similar
5h 15m
€170($170)
every 4 hours842km (523 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€225($225)
4 times a day886km (551 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 35m
€150($150)
4 times a day730km (454 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 45m
€155($155)
4 times a day803km (499 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 45m
€270($270)
4 times a day643km (399 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€160($160)
once a week1,005km (625 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€47($47)
4 times a week976km (607 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€140($140)
on demand765km (475 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