The distance between Rochefort and Rennes is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rochefort to Rennes 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 Rennes → Rochefort if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes and then to Rennes.
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Rennes.
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There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Rochefort and Rennes is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Rochefort and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Rennes is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Rennes. 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 Rochefort and Rennes. 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 Rochefort and Rennes. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Rennes. 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 5hrs.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Rennes. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Rennes. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Rennes is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rennes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) 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 Rochefort and Rennes. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Rennes 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 via Nantes Haluchère + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €25($25) | 5 times a week | 300km (187 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | €21($21) | once daily | 283km (176 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €38($38) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.