How to travel from Colmar to Rochefort, France

The distance between Colmar and Rochefort is around 912km (567 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Rochefort by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est then La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg then Nantes Haluchère and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance912km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Rochefort by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).

The distance between Colmar and Rochefort is around 912km (567 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 674km (419 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Colmar and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Rochefort is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Rochefort. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and La Rochelle Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Colmar and Rochefort. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Colmar and Rochefort. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg and Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Rochefort. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Rochefort. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) 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 Colmar and Rochefort. The distance is around 912km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Rochefort

Transport options from Colmar to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€180($180)
4 times a day944km (586 miles)
Taxi to Strasbourg (SXB), plane and train4h 45m
€365($365)
every 4 hours1,004km (624 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 45m
€390($390)
4 times a day952km (591 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€210($210)
4 times a day1,025km (637 miles)
Train via Strasbourg7h 25m
€235($235)
twice daily1,076km (668 miles)
Bus
17h 45m
€79($79)
twice a week1,227km (763 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€125($125)
on demand912km (567 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