How to travel from Versailles to Rochefort, France

The distance between Versailles and Rochefort is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Versailles 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 RochefortVersailles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to La Rochelle (LRH) then take the train to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €640($640)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to La Rochelle Ville and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Rochefort.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Rochefort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €640 ($640).

The distance between Versailles and Rochefort is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Versailles and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Rochefort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €640 ($640).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Rochefort. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Montparnasse and La Rochelle Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Versailles and Rochefort. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pont de Sèvres and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Rochefort. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Rochefort. We recommend that you fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Rochefort. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Versailles and Rochefort. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Rochefort

Transport options from Versailles to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
€640($640)
hourly517km (321 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
€205($205)
4 times a day606km (376 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train5hrs
€210($210)
every 4 hours761km (473 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 15m
€235($235)
4 times a day715km (444 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€110($110)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€41($41)
4 times a week572km (355 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€62($62)
on demand462km (287 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