How to travel from Marseille to Rochefort, France

The distance between Marseille and Rochefort is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille 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 Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance794km (494 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 12h 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 €95 ($95).

The distance between Marseille and Rochefort is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Marseille and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Rochefort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Rochefort. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

SNCF run train services between Marseille and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8hrs, 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 Marseille and Rochefort. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and La Rochelle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 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 Marseille and Rochefort. The distance is around 794km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Marseille to Rochefort

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Rochefort

Transport options from Marseille to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train + 3 similar
4hrs
€95($95)
every 20 mins703km (437 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€160($160)
every 20 mins880km (547 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
€205($205)
4 times a day954km (593 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane7h 25m
€225($225)
4 times a day1,201km (746 miles)
Train
8hrs
€140($140)
every 4 hours844km (524 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
€60($60)
once daily871km (541 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€105($105)
on demand794km (494 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