There are 6 ways to get from Limoges to La Rochelle by bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus, train via Poitiers
best- 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
5h 14m€54–83Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Limoges to La Rochelle217.3 km
3h 46m€14Bus, train
- 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 Villetrain Ter
5h 17m€34–53Train
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
5h 19m€79–127Bus
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
6h 27m€37–53Drive 215.5 km
- Drive from Limoges to La Rochellecar 215.5 km
3h 6m€40–57
Limoges to La Rochelle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at La Rochelle via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Limoges and La Rochelle is 285 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train via Poitiers which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Limoges to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Limoges to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
Limoges to La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limoges Benedictins to La Rochelle via Poitiers and Poitiers in around 6h 27m.
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 Montmorillon to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- 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 Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- 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
- 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
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Limoges to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Limoges to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Limoges to La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Limoges to La Rochelle.
Book your Limoges to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.
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There are 2348+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Limoges and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























