How to travel from Nimes to Rochefort, France

The distance between Nimes and Rochefort is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nimes 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance679km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Nimes and Rochefort is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Nimes and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Rochefort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Rochefort. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 55m.

SNCF run train services between Nimes and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Nimes and Rochefort. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and La Rochelle. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Rochefort. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Nimes and Rochefort. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Rochefort

Transport options from Nimes to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 4 similar
4h 35m
€180($180)
once daily892km (554 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane4h 40m
€260($260)
every 4 hours637km (396 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€185($185)
4 times a day828km (515 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, plane and train4h 60m
€95($95)
every 20 mins777km (483 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 20m
€160($160)
every 20 mins954km (593 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€120($120)
every 4 hours718km (446 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€55($55)
5 times a week752km (467 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€90($90)
on demand679km (422 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