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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saintes to Rochefort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 34 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£10 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Saintes to Rochefort, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saintes to Rochefort:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saintes to Rochefort costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Rochefort take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 1m.
The journey is about 4m faster (30m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £10). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Rochefort from Saintes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saintes to Rochefort is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rochefort are La Rochelle, Saintes, Royan and Niort. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rochefort on Omio.
La Rochelle is an Atlantic port city known for its old harbour, medieval towers and maritime atmosphere. Arcaded streets, seafood and a close relationship with the sea give it a relaxed, historic character.
Saintes is a riverside city in Charente-Maritime known for its Roman remains and Romanesque churches. The Arch of Germanicus, old stone streets and the Charente give it a calm, historic character.
Royan is a seaside town on France’s Atlantic coast, known for sandy beaches and distinctive post-war modernist architecture. Its setting on the Gironde estuary, with promenades, villas and a busy marina, gives it a relaxed resort feel.
Niort is best known for its twin-towered medieval Donjon and its place beside the Marais poitevin. The old centre, market halls and Sèvre Niortaise give the town a steady, practical character.
Travel to Rochefort easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Saintes to Rochefort.
This is compared to other travel options from Saintes to Rochefort:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saintes to Rochefort costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Rochefort take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saintes and Rochefort as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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