How to travel from Montpellier to Rochefort, France

The distance between Montpellier and Rochefort is around 588km (365 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 Montpellier 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 Montpellier (MPL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Montpellier 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 25m. 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 €250 ($250).

The distance between Montpellier and Rochefort is around 588km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Montpellier and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Rochefort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Rochefort. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 6h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Montpellier and Rochefort. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and La Rochelle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Montpellier and Rochefort. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Montpellier to Rochefort

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Rochefort

Transport options from Montpellier to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train + 3 similar
4hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours588km (365 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€175($175)
4 times a day780km (484 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train5h 30m
€100($100)
4 times a week828km (515 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 50m
€165($165)
4 times a week1,005km (624 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€115($115)
every 4 hours668km (415 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€40($40)
once daily698km (434 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€85($85)
on demand631km (392 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