There are 5 ways to get from Limoges to Île de Ré by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Poitiers
best- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus Autocar
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 38m€56–82Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus 180
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinetrain Ter
6h 58m€37–57Train
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
6h 59m€82–130Drive 233.1 km
- Drive from Limoges to La Flottecar 233.1 km
3h 20m€45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
8h 1m€40–56
Limoges to Île de Ré by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to Île de Ré is to bus and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to Île de Ré is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Sablanceaux via Poitiers and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Limoges and Île de Ré is 302 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to Île de Ré without a car is to bus and train via Poitiers which takes 6h 38m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Limoges to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Limoges to Île de Ré bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
Limoges to Île de Ré 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 Île de Ré is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to Sablanceaux via Bordeaux St Jean, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limoges Benedictins to Sablanceaux via Poitiers, Poitiers, and Gare routière in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- 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)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poitiers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Limoges to Île de Ré bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Limoges to Île de Ré train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limoges to Île de Ré is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Limoges to Île de Ré.
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