There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Tulle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tulletrain Ter
6h 16m€67–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€30–49Drive 307.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Tullecar 307.2 km
3h 59m€49–70Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gambettabus 272
7h 49m€33–57
La Rochelle to Tulle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Tulle is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Tulle is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Tulle. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Place Brigouleix via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Pem Brive Laroche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Tulle. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Tulle via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Tulle is 419 km. The road distance is 307.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Tulle without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from La Rochelle to Tulle, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Tulle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Tulle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Tulle is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Tulle, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Tulle via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Place Brigouleix via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Pem Brive Laroche in around 7h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Tulle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Tulle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Tulle is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from La Rochelle to Tulle.
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