How to travel from Limoges to Rochefort, France

The distance between Limoges and Rochefort is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Limoges to Rochefort 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 RochefortLimoges if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Angoulême - Gare SNCF and then to Saintes.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rochefort.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Rochefort

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Rochefort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Limoges and Rochefort is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Limoges and Rochefort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Rochefort is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Rochefort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Rochefort. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers and La Rochelle Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Rochefort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Rochefort. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Rochefort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Angoulême - Gare SNCF and Saintes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Région Nouvelle Aquitaine - Département de la Haute-Vienne and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Limoges and Rochefort. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 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 Rochefort. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Rochefort is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Rochefort. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Rochefort. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Rochefort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Limoges to Rochefort

Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Rochefort

Transport options from Limoges to Rochefort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€52($52)
every 4 hours312km (194 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€25($25)
once daily231km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€40($40)
on demand219km (136 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Limoges and Rochefort

Train operators

Bus companies

  • Région Nouvelle Aquitaine - Département de la Haute-Vienne

Airports near Rochefort

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

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Rochefort
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Rochefort
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Rochefort