The distance between Valence and Rochefort is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rochefort → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.
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Take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps then La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Valence to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Valence and Rochefort is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Valence and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Rochefort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Rochefort. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, St-Pierre-des-Corps and La Rochelle Ville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Rochefort. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Valence and Rochefort. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and La Rochelle. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Rochefort. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valence and Rochefort. The distance is around 770km (478 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 3 similar | 4hrs | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 740km (460 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 4h 15m | €375($375) | every 20 mins | 673km (418 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 813km (505 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 5h 45m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | €230($230) | once daily | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Bus | 14hrs | €46($46) | 3 times a week | 914km (568 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | €105($105) | on demand | 770km (478 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Rochefort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.