How to travel from Lyon to Rochefort, France

The distance between Lyon and Rochefort is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon 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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Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance667km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Lyon 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 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Lyon and Rochefort is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Lyon and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Rochefort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon 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 Lyon and Rochefort. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aéroport Saint-Exupéry - Rx, St Pierre Des Corps and La Rochelle Ville. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Rochefort. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Lyon and Rochefort. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and La Rochelle. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Rochefort. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Lyon and Rochefort. The distance is around 667km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Rochefort

Transport options from Lyon to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train + 3 similar
4hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours666km (414 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€140($140)
4 times a day738km (459 miles)
Fly to Poitiers (PIS), train4h 10m
€280($280)
every 4 hours599km (372 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train5h 40m
€195($195)
4 times a day929km (577 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
€190($190)
once a week966km (600 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps7h 35m
€135($135)
every 20 mins767km (476 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€40($40)
once daily762km (473 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€90($90)
on demand667km (415 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