How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Limoges, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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.
👋 Also check out Limoges → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Caen, Fly
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Limoges (LIG).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€450($455)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Caen
Take the train to Caen, St Pierre Des Corps then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lison then take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Limoges.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€58($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($455).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 475km (295 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €450 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Invalides and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 5h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Limoges
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Caen, Fly + 4 similar | 4h 25m | €450($455) | every 20 mins | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 731km (454 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 8hrs | €265($265) | 5 times a day | 1,169km (727 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 8h 55m | €230($230) | twice daily | 1,177km (731 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8hrs | €245($245) | 6 times a week | 996km (619 miles) |
Train via Caen + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €115($115) | twice a week | 634km (394 miles) |
| Train | 6h 50m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 30m | €58($58) | 4 times a week | 766km (476 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €105($105) | on demand | 597km (371 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.
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