There are 5 ways to get from Ussel to La Rochelle by train, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Ussel to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus 180
- Take the train from Angouleme to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinetrain Ter
8h 14m€50–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ussel to Brive La Gaillardebus
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
11h 7m€44–67Drive 331.7 km
- Drive from Ussel to La Rochellecar 331.7 km
4h 37m€53–77Train
- Take the train from Ussel to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
8h 18m€84–163Train, bus via Poitiers
- Take the train from Ussel to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Montmorillonbus
- Take the train from Montmorillon to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 19m€69–116
Ussel to La Rochelle by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ussel to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ussel to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ussel to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Ussel and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare Sncf, Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Ussel to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ussel and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Limoges Benedictins and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Ussel and La Rochelle is 369 km. The road distance is 331.7 km.
The best way to get from Ussel to La Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 14m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Ussel to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Ussel to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ussel station.
Ussel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ussel station.
The best way to get from Ussel to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 11h 7m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Ussel, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Ussel to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare Sncf, Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ussel to La Rochelle Ville via Limoges Benedictins and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 18m.
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 Ussel to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ussel to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ussel to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmorillon to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
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Booking & Getting There
Ussel to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Brive La Gaillarde station.
Ussel to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Limoges Benedictins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ussel to La Rochelle is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Ussel to La Rochelle.
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