How to travel from Le Havre to Rochefort, France

The distance between Le Havre and Rochefort is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 RochefortLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then Nantes Haluchère and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance505km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Le Havre and Rochefort is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Le Havre and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre 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 6h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre 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 Le Havre and Rochefort. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Le Havre and Rochefort. The distance is around 505km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Rochefort

Transport options from Le Havre to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 10m
€125($125)
every 4 hours727km (452 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 25m
€250($250)
4 times a day811km (504 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 25m
€255($255)
every 4 hours966km (600 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 50m
€315($315)
5 times a day1,307km (812 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€31($31)
once daily571km (355 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€90($90)
on demand505km (314 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