How to travel from Avignon to Limoges, France

The distance between Avignon and Limoges is around 527km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out LimogesAvignon 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).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

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

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

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance617km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Limoges by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Avignon and Limoges is around 527km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Avignon and Limoges by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

SNCF run train services between Avignon 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Limoges. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac, Clermont-Ferrand and Gare SNCF. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Avignon and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon 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 2h 5m.

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 Avignon and Limoges. The distance is around 617km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Limoges

Transport options from Avignon to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 5m
€205($205)
every 20 mins527km (328 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly4h 15m
€285($285)
every 20 mins1,640km (1,019 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€100($100)
every 20 mins657km (408 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€35($35)
3 times a week627km (390 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€110($110)
on demand617km (383 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