How to travel from La Rochelle to Limoges, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Limoges is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Limoges by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LimogesLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Limoges

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between La Rochelle and Limoges is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from La Rochelle and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Limoges is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Limoges. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Limoges. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Bordeaux Quai de Paludate. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Limoges. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Limoges is Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Limoges. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Limoges. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Limoges

Transport options from La Rochelle to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€45($45)
every 4 hours283km (176 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€22($22)
twice a week407km (253 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€45($45)
on demand248km (154 miles)

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Airports near Limoges

The following major airports near Limoges offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Limoges
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Limoges
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Limoges