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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Limousin by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Tullebus bus 1706 / ...
    7h 44m
    €97–136

  2. Drive  290.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Limousincar car 290.7 km
    4h 6m
    €54–77

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bugeattrain train Ter
    8h 14m
    €132–205

  4. Train, bus via Poitiers

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bugeattrain train Ter
    8h 20m
    €106–155

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus bus 180
    4. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bugeattrain train Ter
    8h 32m
    €87–130

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  • Distance: 447.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Limousin, France?

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Limousin via Bordeaux St Jean, Limoges Benedictins, and Bugeat in around 8h 14m.

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