How to travel from Annecy to Limoges, France

The distance between Annecy and Limoges is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy to Limoges by bus, train, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand then take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance545km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Limoges by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Annecy and Limoges is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Annecy and Limoges by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Limoges is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Annecy and Limoges. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Annecy and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Limoges. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Annecy and Limoges. The distance is around 545km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Limoges is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Limoges

Transport options from Annecy to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€180($180)
twice daily435km (270 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
€260($260)
twice daily643km (399 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
€27($27)
3 times a week573km (356 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 25m
€165($165)
3 times a week606km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand545km (338 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