There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Limousin 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
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tulletrain Ter
6h 49m€154–227Drive 292.2 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Limousincar 292.2 km
4h 6m€47–68Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Tullebus FlixBus N1157 / ...
7h 14m€96–134Train, 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 train from Limoges Benedictins to Bugeattrain Ter
8h 2m€85–129
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Limousin is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Limousin is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Limousin. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Tulle via Gare Saint-Jean and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Limousin. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Tulle via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Limousin is 454 km. The road distance is 292.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Limousin without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €150 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from La Rochelle to Limousin, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Limousin bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Limousin 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 Limousin is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €150 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Limousin, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Limousin via Bordeaux St Jean and Tulle in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Limousin via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare Saint-Jean, Meca, Bordeaux, and Tulle in around 7h 14m.
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 Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Bugeat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Tulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- 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
La Rochelle to Limousin bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Limousin train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Limousin is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from La Rochelle to Limousin.
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