The distance between La Rochelle and Rochefort is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 26min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Rochefort by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Rochefort.
Take the bus to Rochefort.
Take a taxi to Rochefort.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Rochefort by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 30min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 26min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between La Rochelle and Rochefort is around 34km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 28km (17 miles)
It takes around 28min to get from La Rochelle and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 26min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Rochefort is to take a taxi which takes around 26min and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Rochefort. It typically takes around 28min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between La Rochelle and Rochefort with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 28min.
SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Rochefort. Trains depart hourly and will take around 28min, 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 La Rochelle and Rochefort. It typically takes around 30min and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Rochefort with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 30min.
FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 28min.
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 La Rochelle and Rochefort. The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 26min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 28min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 28min | €11($11) | hourly | 50km (31 miles) |
Bus | 30min | €7($7) | 4 times a day | 35km (22 miles) |
Taxi | 26min | €95($95) | on demand | 34km (21 miles) |
Drive | 26min | €5($5) | on demand | 34km (21 miles) |
Les Mouettes Transport
The following major airports near Rochefort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.