The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 Limoges → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to La Rochelle Ville then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.
Take the bus to Bressuire then Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 and then to Limoges Benedictins.
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There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Limoges is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle Ville and Poitiers. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, Bressuire and Gare Routière Ter Quai B1. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
SNCF Bus and Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges. Buses run twice a week 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to La Rochelle Ville then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 5h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Limoges. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 5h 20m | €65($65) | 4 times a day | 384km (239 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | €48($48) | twice a week | 347km (216 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €53($53) | on demand | 296km (184 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
Région Nouvelle Aquitaine - Département de la Haute-Vienne
Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79
The following major airports near Limoges offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.