There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Limoges by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
5h 41m€78–128Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Limoges220.8 km
3h 46m€13–15Train, bus via Poitiers
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus Autocar
5h 47m€52–78Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
5h 59m€33–53Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiersbus 723
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus Autocar
6h 37m€37–53Drive 217.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Limogescar 217.7 km
3h 1m€40–58
La Rochelle to Limoges by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Limoges is to rideshare which costs €13 - €15 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Limoges is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Limoges. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Limoges. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Limoges is 420 km. The road distance is 217.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Limoges without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from La Rochelle to Limoges, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Limoges is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Limoges Benedictins via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Limoges Benedictins via Poitiers and Poitiers in around 6h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
La Rochelle to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Limoges is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from La Rochelle to Limoges.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Limoges. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.