How to travel from Orleans to Rochefort, France

The distance between Orleans and Rochefort is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orleans 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.

👋 Also check out RochefortOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to La Rochelle (LRH) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €620($620)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Niort and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Poitiers then take the train to Surgeres.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Orleans and Rochefort is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Orleans and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Rochefort. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and La Rochelle Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Rochefort. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Orleans and Rochefort. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Niort and La Rochelle. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Rochefort. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 5h 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 Orleans and Rochefort. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Rochefort

Transport options from Orleans to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€620($620)
every 2 hours397km (247 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€225($225)
4 times a day708km (440 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€90($90)
every 20 mins407km (253 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€36($36)
4 times a week393km (244 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 25m
€40($40)
once daily366km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€47($47)
on demand346km (215 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