There are 3 ways to get from La Rochelle to Tulle by train (TGV), bus, 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 Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
6h 41m€67–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillardebus N746
7h€31–49Drive 307.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Tullecar 307.2 km
3h 59m€49–70
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.
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 to Tulle. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Place Brigouleix via Pem Brive Laroche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Tulle. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Tulle via Poitiers, Limoges Benedictins and Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Tulle is 407 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 41m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from La Rochelle to Tulle, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Tulle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Tulle 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 Tulle is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Tulle, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Tulle via Poitiers, Limoges Benedictins, and Brive La Gaillarde in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde 5 times a week. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
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 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Tulle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
La Rochelle to Tulle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers 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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