How to travel from Valence to Rochefort, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps then La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance770km (478 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Rochefort

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Rochefort

Transport options from Valence to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€160($160)
every 20 mins740km (460 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 15m
€375($375)
every 20 mins673km (418 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€160($160)
every 20 mins813km (505 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 45m
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,004km (624 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€230($230)
once daily1,046km (650 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€46($46)
3 times a week914km (568 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€105($105)
on demand770km (478 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