How to travel from Caen to Limoges, France

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Limoges.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance476km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Limoges

Transport options from Caen to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 60m
€155($155)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar
5h 10m
€95($95)
twice a week503km (312 miles)
Train5h 45m
€95($95)
every 3 hours644km (400 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€38($38)
every 20 mins634km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€86($86)
on demand476km (296 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