How to travel from Arles to Limoges, France

The distance between Arles and Limoges is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arles 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.

👋 Also check out LimogesArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Limoges.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance602km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Arles to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Arles and Limoges is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Arles and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Limoges, 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 Arles and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF run train services between Arles and Limoges. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Arles and Limoges. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière, Parnasse and Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Arles and Limoges. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Arles and Limoges. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Limoges

Transport options from Arles to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€225($225)
twice daily566km (352 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly4h 30m
€330($330)
every 20 mins1,591km (989 miles)
Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, Fly4h 55m
€265($265)
every 20 mins1,644km (1,021 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€95($95)
twice daily649km (403 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€36($36)
every 20 mins617km (383 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€110($110)
on demand602km (374 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