How to travel from Chamonix to Limoges, France
The distance between Chamonix and Limoges is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chamonix to Limoges by bus, train, 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 → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€185($185)
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2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Chambéry and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€30($30)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand then take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Limoges
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Limoges by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Chamonix and Limoges is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Chamonix and Limoges by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Limoges is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and 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 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Limoges. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chambéry. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 4h 25m.
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 Chamonix and Limoges. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Limoges is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Limoges
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 25m | €185($185) | twice daily | 537km (334 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly | 4h 45m | €230($230) | every 20 mins | 1,407km (874 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | €265($265) | twice daily | 745km (463 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €30($30) | 3 times a week | 682km (424 miles) |
| Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | 9h 35m | €29($29) | 3 times a week | 686km (426 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 45m | €265($265) | 3 times a week | 697km (433 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €115($115) | on demand | 637km (396 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chamonix and Limoges
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Swiss Tours
Airlines
Chalair Aviation
Airports near Limoges
The following major airports near Limoges offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Limoges
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 190km (118 miles) from Limoges
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 245km (152 miles) from Limoges