How to travel from Besançon to Limoges, France

The distance between Besançon and Limoges is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon 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 LimogesBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville, Nevers then Vierzon Ville and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance497km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Besançon and Limoges is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Besançon and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville, Nevers and Vierzon Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Besançon and Limoges. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon 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 8h 50m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week 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 Besançon to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Besançon and Limoges. The distance is around 497km (309 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 Besançon to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Limoges

Transport options from Besançon to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 20m
€220($220)
every 20 mins565km (351 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€195($195)
every 4 hours604km (376 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
€32($32)
3 times a week689km (428 miles)
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station9h 50m
€29($29)
3 times a week689km (428 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€90($90)
on demand497km (309 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