How to travel from Dunkirk to Rochefort, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Rochefort is around 757km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance757km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk 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 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Dunkirk and Rochefort is around 757km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 617km (384 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Dunkirk and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Rochefort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Rochefort. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and La Rochelle Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Dunkirk and Rochefort. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and La Rochelle. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Rochefort. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Dunkirk and Rochefort. The distance is around 757km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Rochefort

Transport options from Dunkirk to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
€165($165)
4 times a day783km (486 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 40m
€145($145)
every 4 hours970km (603 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 55m
€245($245)
4 times a day835km (519 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 55m
€250($250)
every 4 hours990km (615 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€165($165)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€40($40)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Bus via Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport13h 45m
€49($49)
once daily896km (557 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€100($100)
on demand757km (471 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