The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.
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Take the train to Lison, Rennes then Nantes and then to Rochefort.
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Take the bus to Lison, Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to Rochefort.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 7h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lison, Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
SNCF Bus, NOMAD CARS Manche and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 6h 35m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Rochefort. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 35m | €325($325) | every 4 hours | 1,353km (840 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7h 30m | €250($250) | 4 times a day | 954km (593 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7h 40m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 1,108km (689 miles) |
Train via Lison + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €95($95) | twice daily | 616km (383 miles) |
Train | 7h 15m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 870km (541 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | €40($40) | 4 times a week | 537km (333 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €90($90) | on demand | 510km (317 miles) |
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The following major airports near Rochefort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.