How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Rochefort, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance229km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire 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 2h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort. We recommend that you drive to Rochefort. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes and then to Rochefort. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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-Nazaire and Rochefort. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Rochefort

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Rochefort

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€37($37)
4 times a day234km (145 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 50m
€27($27)
twice daily263km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€41($41)
on demand229km (142 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