The distance between Caen and Limoges is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Caen 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 Limoges → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG).
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Limoges.
There are several options for getting from Caen to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Caen and Limoges is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (243 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Caen and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Limoges. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Auber, Gare de Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Limoges. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Limoges. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Limoges. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 3h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Caen and Limoges. The distance is around 476km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 60m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 600km (373 miles) |
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €95($95) | twice a week | 503km (312 miles) |
Train | 5h 45m | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 644km (400 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | €38($38) | every 20 mins | 634km (394 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | €86($86) | on demand | 476km (296 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Limoges offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.