How to travel from Rochefort to Limoges, France

The distance between Rochefort and Limoges is around 218km (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 Rochefort 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 LimogesRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Angouleme and then to Limoges - Terminal Cars.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance218km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) 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 Rochefort and Limoges is around 218km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Rochefort and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville and Poitiers. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rochefort and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Rochefort and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

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

SNCF Bus and Région Nouvelle Aquitaine - Département de la Haute-Vienne run regular bus services between Rochefort and Limoges. Buses run twice 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 Rochefort to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Rochefort and Limoges. The distance is around 218km (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 Rochefort to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Rochefort to Limoges

Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Limoges

Transport options from Rochefort to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€52($52)
every 4 hours312km (194 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€24($24)
once daily229km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€40($40)
on demand218km (136 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Rochefort and Limoges

Train operators

Bus companies

  • Région Nouvelle Aquitaine - Département de la Haute-Vienne

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