There are 4 ways to get from Île de Ré to Limoges by train (TGV), 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
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
5h 52m€49–97Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
7h 11m€32–60Drive 239.4 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Limogescar 239.4 km
3h 15m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiersbus 723
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus Autocar
8h 14m€38–57
Île de Ré to Limoges by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Limoges is to train and bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Limoges is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via La Rochelle and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Limoges. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Limoges is 297 km. The road distance is 239.4 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Limoges without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Île de Ré to Limoges, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Limoges is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Limoges Benedictins via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and Poitiers in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Limoges Benedictins via La Rochelle, Poitiers, and Poitiers in around 8h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact 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 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Île de Ré to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Limoges is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Île de Ré to Limoges.
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