How to travel from Nice to Rochefort, France

The distance between Nice and Rochefort is around 832km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Rochefort by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance952km (591 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Nice to Rochefort by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Nice and Rochefort is around 832km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nice and Rochefort by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Rochefort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice 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 Nice and Rochefort. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and La Rochelle Ville. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Rochefort. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Nice and Rochefort. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport, Bordeaux City Centre and La Rochelle. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Rochefort. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Nice and Rochefort. The distance is around 952km (591 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Rochefort is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Rochefort

Transport options from Nice to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train + 2 similar
4h 15m
€140($140)
every 4 hours832km (517 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€165($165)
4 times a day978km (607 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 10m
€205($205)
4 times a day1,183km (735 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 10m
€280($280)
5 times a day1,490km (926 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles10h 45m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,066km (663 miles)
Bus
16h 40m
€52($52)
4 times a week1,083km (673 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€130($130)
on demand952km (591 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