How to travel from Colmar to Limoges, France

The distance between Colmar and Limoges is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Colmar to Limoges by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €530($530)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dijon, Nevers then Vierzon Ville and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance661km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Limoges by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €530 ($530).

The distance between Colmar and Limoges is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Colmar and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Limoges is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €530 ($530).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon, Nevers and Vierzon Ville. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Limoges. Trains depart 5 times a day 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 Colmar and Limoges. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Colmar and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Limoges. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Colmar and Limoges. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Limoges

Transport options from Colmar to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
€530($530)
every 20 mins746km (464 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€175($175)
5 times a day1,020km (634 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane5h 25m
€270($270)
every 20 mins772km (480 miles)
Train to St Louis, plane6h 15m
€215($215)
every 3 hours907km (564 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train5h 10m
€340($340)
5 times a day1,065km (662 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€230($230)
5 times a day759km (472 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 40m
€41($41)
3 times a week872km (542 miles)
Bus via Besançon12h 15m
€40($40)
3 times a week868km (539 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€120($120)
on demand661km (411 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