How to travel from Chambéry to Limoges, France

The distance between Chambéry and Limoges is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chambéry to Limoges by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance508km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Limoges by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Chambéry and Limoges is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Chambéry and Limoges by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Limoges is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Limoges. Trains depart once a week 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 Chambéry and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chambéry and Limoges with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 7h 30m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Chambéry and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Limoges. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Chambéry and Limoges. The distance is around 508km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Limoges is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Limoges

Transport options from Chambéry to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 15m
€180($180)
every 20 mins398km (247 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
€260($260)
4 times a day606km (376 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€150($150)
once a week968km (602 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€20($20)
3 times a week534km (332 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€90($90)
on demand508km (315 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