There are 5 ways to get from Limoges to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 Limoges Benedictins to PoitiersTer
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle VilleTer / ...
4h 33m€88–144Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Limoges to La Rochelle225 km
3h 46m€14Bus
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to PoitiersAutocar
- Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochelle723
6h 22m€36–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf180
- Take the train from Angouleme to La Rochelle.Porte DauphineTer
5h 22m€31–63Drive 222.8 km
- Drive from Limoges to La Rochelle222.8 km
2h 55m€34–49
Limoges to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at La Rochelle via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Limoges and La Rochelle is 282 km. The road distance is 222.8 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Limoges to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Limoges to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
Limoges to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
The best way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limoges Benedictins to La Rochelle via Poitiers and Poitiers in around 6h 22m.
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 Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- 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 La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Angouleme to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- 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 Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Poitiers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Limoges to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Limoges to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Limoges to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limoges to La Rochelle is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Limoges to La Rochelle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Limoges and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















