The distance between Rennes and Rochefort is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rennes to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rochefort → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort.
Take the bus to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Rennes to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between Rennes and Rochefort is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Rennes and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Rochefort. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Rochefort. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rennes and Rochefort. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Rennes and Rochefort. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rennes and Rochefort. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | €57($57) | 4 times a day | 319km (198 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €21($21) | once daily | 282km (176 miles) |
Bus via Angers Bus Station | 6h 50m | €20($20) | 6 times a week | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | €37($37) | on demand | 276km (172 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Rochefort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.