How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Rochefort, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Rochefort by plane, 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-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance945km (587 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Rochefort by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 685km (426 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Rochefort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and La Rochelle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort. The distance is around 945km (587 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Rochefort is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Rochefort

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
€165($165)
every 4 hours842km (523 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€175($175)
4 times a day988km (614 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 35m
€210($210)
4 times a day1,193km (741 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€66($66)
once daily1,088km (676 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€170($170)
on demand945km (587 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