How to travel from Le Mans to Limoges, France

The distance between Le Mans and Limoges is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out LimogesLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau and then to Limoges.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Le Mans and Limoges is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Le Mans and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Limoges is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Limoges. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Limoges. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Le Mans and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Massy-Palaiseau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Limoges. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Le Mans and Limoges. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

How do I get from Le Mans to Limoges

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Limoges

Transport options from Le Mans to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€74($74)
twice a week337km (209 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€35($35)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€57($57)
on demand314km (195 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