How to travel from Brest to Limoges, France

The distance between Brest and Limoges is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Brest 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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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance608km (378 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Brest to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Brest and Limoges is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (323 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Brest and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Limoges is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Poitiers. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Brest and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Brest and Limoges. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and Bordeaux Quai de Paludate. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Brest and Limoges. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Limoges. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Limoges (LIG) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Limoges. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Limoges typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Limoges (LIG).

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 Brest and Limoges. The distance is around 608km (378 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Limoges

Transport options from Brest to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 10m
€375($375)
every 20 mins1,102km (685 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€545($545)
5 times a day745km (463 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train5h 50m
€215($215)
every 3 hours962km (598 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 55m
€225($225)
3 times a week1,123km (698 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,058km (658 miles)
Train via Nantes7h 35m
€135($135)
once daily788km (490 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€31($31)
twice a week899km (559 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€110($110)
on demand608km (378 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