How to travel from Alès to Limoges, France

The distance between Alès and Limoges is around 437km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alès to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Toulouse Matabiau and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Clermont Ferrand then take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance437km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Alès to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Alès and Limoges is around 437km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Alès and Limoges by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Limoges. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Alès and Limoges. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Limoges is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Limoges

Transport options from Alès to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
€220($220)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 25m
€315($315)
every 20 mins1,613km (1,002 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€100($100)
every 20 mins657km (408 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 25m
€49($49)
3 times a week484km (301 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€79($79)
on demand437km (271 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