How to travel from Chamonix to Rochefort, France

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance895km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Rochefort

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Rochefort

Transport options from Chamonix to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train + 2 similar
6h 40m
€135($135)
every 20 mins869km (540 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 50m
€350($350)
every 20 mins802km (498 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 55m
€135($135)
every 20 mins942km (585 miles)
Train
11hrs
€225($225)
twice a week1,132km (703 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
€57($57)
once daily1,014km (630 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€120($120)
on demand895km (556 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