The distance between Grenoble and Limoges is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG).
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Vierzon Ville and then to Limoges Benedictins.
Take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde and then to Limoges.
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There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Limoges by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Grenoble and Limoges is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Grenoble and Limoges by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Vierzon Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Limoges. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Grenoble and Limoges. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Limoges. The distance is around 512km (318 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 Grenoble to Limoges is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 20m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 426km (265 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 688km (428 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €26($26) | twice daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Bus via Lyon Perrache | 7h 20m | €25($25) | 3 times a week | 538km (335 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €90($90) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
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The following major airports near Limoges offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.