How to travel from Limoges to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Limoges and La Rochelle is around 247km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Poitiers and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance247km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Limoges to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Limoges and La Rochelle is around 247km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Limoges and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to La Rochelle. 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 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Limoges and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poitiers and Poitiers. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Limoges and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) 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 Limoges and La Rochelle. The distance is around 247km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Limoges to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and La Rochelle

Transport options from Limoges to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€45($45)
every 4 hours283km (176 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€36($36)
once daily275km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€45($45)
on demand247km (153 miles)

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Airports near La Rochelle

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

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle