The distance between Chamonix and Rochefort is around 802km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chamonix 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 Rochefort → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.
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Take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort.
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Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Chamonix and Rochefort is around 802km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (377 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Chamonix and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Rochefort is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Rochefort. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet and Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Rochefort. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 11hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Rochefort. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, Bordeaux City Centre and La Rochelle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 6h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Rochefort. The distance is around 895km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train + 2 similar | 6h 40m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 869km (540 miles) |
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 6h 50m | €350($350) | every 20 mins | 802km (498 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 55m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 942km (585 miles) |
Train | 11hrs | €225($225) | twice a week | 1,132km (703 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | €57($57) | once daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €120($120) | on demand | 895km (556 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rochefort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.