How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rochefort, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 RochefortLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to La Roche Sur Yon and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Roche Sur Yon and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance128km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (55 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to La Roche Sur Yon and then to Rochefort. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Rochefort. The distance is around 128km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€24($24)
4 times a day131km (81 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
€17($17)
5 times a week160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€23($23)
on demand128km (80 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