The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rochefort → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nevers then St Pierre Des Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps and La Rochelle Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and La Rochelle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Nevers then St Pierre Des Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Clermont-Ferrand and Rochefort. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6h 5m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 651km (404 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | €34($34) | once daily | 590km (367 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €88($88) | on demand | 488km (303 miles) |
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Région Nouvelle Aquitaine - Département de la Haute-Vienne
The following major airports near Rochefort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.