How to travel from Lille to Limoges, France

The distance between Lille and Limoges is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Limoges.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance609km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Lille to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Lille and Limoges is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Lille and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Limoges is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Limoges. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Lille and Limoges. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Limoges with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 45m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Limoges. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Limoges. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Limoges (LIG) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Lille to Limoges. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lille to Limoges typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Limoges (LIG).

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 Lille and Limoges. The distance is around 609km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Limoges

Transport options from Lille to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 50m
€370($370)
every 20 mins881km (547 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
€180($180)
every 20 mins587km (365 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€170($170)
5 times a day951km (591 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train5h 35m
€245($245)
every 20 mins1,116km (693 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€110($110)
every 3 hours629km (391 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
€35($35)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon9h 20m
€34($34)
5 times a week617km (383 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€110($110)
on demand609km (379 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