There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Limoges by train (TGV), 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 PoitiersTer / ...
- Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges BenedictinsTer
4h 43m€42–102Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Limoges225.7 km
3h 46m€13–15Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to AngoulemeTer
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars180
5h 28m€31–63Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers723
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges BenedictinsAutocar
6h 32m€35–53Drive 222.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Limoges222.6 km
2h 55m€34–49
La Rochelle to Limoges by train
Questions & Answers
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 2h 55m and costs €30 - €50.
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 32m.
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 Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Limoges is 282 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Limoges without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 4h 43m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Limoges Benedictins via Poitiers in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Limoges Benedictins via Poitiers and Poitiers in around 6h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–55
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Limoges is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from La Rochelle to Limoges.
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