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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Limousinby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Limousin by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Tullebus bus FlixBus N1157 / ...
    6h 31m
    €97–133

  2. Drive  292.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Limousincar car 292.2 km
    4h 6m
    €47–68

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus bus 180
    3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bugeattrain train Ter
    8h 3m
    €85–130

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Cenon to Limoges Benedictinstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bugeattrain train Ter
    8h 18m
    €122–198

  5. Train, bus via Poitiers

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bugeattrain train Ter
    8h 21m
    €103–155

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  • Distance: 441.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Limousin, France?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Limousin via Bordeaux and Tulle in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Limousin via Cenon, Limoges Benedictins, and Bugeat in around 8h 18m.

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