How to travel from Le Mans to Rochefort, France

The distance between Le Mans and Rochefort is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 RochefortLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Rochefort.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Le Mans and Rochefort is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Le Mans and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Rochefort. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Rochefort. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Mans and Rochefort. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Le Mans and Rochefort with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort. instead which will take 3h 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 Mans and Rochefort. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Le Mans to Rochefort

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Rochefort

Transport options from Le Mans to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€80($80)
4 times a day354km (220 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€24($24)
once daily370km (230 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€42($42)
on demand307km (191 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