How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out LimogesClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Train

Take the train to Montlucon Ville and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montlucon Ville. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 3hrs.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges. We recommend that you take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Limoges

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€9($9)
3 times a week230km (143 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€43($43)
twice daily263km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€42($42)
on demand230km (143 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