How to travel from Carcassonne to Limoges, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Limoges is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Limoges by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LimogesCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Limoges.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Carcassonne and Limoges is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Carcassonne and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Limoges is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Limoges. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Carcassonne and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Limoges. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Carcassonne and Limoges. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Limoges

Transport options from Carcassonne to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
€61($61)
every 20 mins403km (250 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€27($27)
every 20 mins383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€69($69)
on demand380km (236 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