How to travel from Rochefort to Nantes, France

The distance between Rochefort and Nantes is around 165km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rochefort to Nantes 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 NantesRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance165km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Nantes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Rochefort and Nantes is around 165km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (92 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Rochefort and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Nantes is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Nantes. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rochefort and Nantes with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Nantes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 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 Rochefort and Nantes. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Rochefort and Nantes. The distance is around 165km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

How do I get from Rochefort to Nantes

Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Nantes

Transport options from Rochefort to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€28($28)
4 times a day170km (106 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€16($16)
once daily200km (124 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€23($23)
on demand165km (103 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

The following major airports near Nantes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes