How to travel from Saint-Malo to Rochefort, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Rochefort is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 RochefortSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Rochefort is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Saint-Malo and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Rochefort. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Rochefort. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Saint-Malo and Rochefort. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Rochefort. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Nantes and then to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 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 Saint-Malo and Rochefort. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Rochefort

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€73($73)
4 times a day400km (249 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€29($29)
5 times a week371km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€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