How to travel from Calais to Limoges, France

The distance between Calais and Limoges is around 676km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Calais 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 Lille Flandres and then to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train via Lille Flandres

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport and then to Limoges.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Calais 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 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Calais and Limoges is around 676km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Calais and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais 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 Calais and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Limoges. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Calais and Limoges. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Limoges. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Calais and Limoges. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Limoges

Transport options from Calais to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 10m
€195($195)
every 20 mins689km (428 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly4h 15m
€385($385)
every 20 mins983km (611 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 55m
€185($185)
5 times a day1,054km (655 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane7hrs
€260($260)
every 20 mins1,219km (757 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 20m
€250($250)
3 times a week901km (560 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres + 2 similar
5h 50m
€130($130)
every 3 hours733km (455 miles)
Train6h 20m
€105($105)
4 times a day698km (434 miles)
Train via Amiens6h 35m
€105($105)
every 3 hours698km (434 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€38($38)
twice daily738km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€120($120)
on demand676km (420 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