How to travel from Metz to Rochefort, France

The distance between Metz and Rochefort is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz 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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Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane

Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance789km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Metz to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Metz and Rochefort is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Metz and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Rochefort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Rochefort. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and La Rochelle Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Rochefort. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 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 Metz and Rochefort. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and La Rochelle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Metz and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Metz and Rochefort. The distance is around 789km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Rochefort

Transport options from Metz to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane + 3 similar
4h 50m
€290($290)
6 times a week846km (525 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
€405($405)
every 4 hours1,043km (648 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€245($245)
every 4 hours999km (621 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane6hrs
€215($215)
5 times a day1,169km (726 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€155($155)
every 20 mins814km (506 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€52($52)
once daily847km (526 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€140($140)
on demand789km (490 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