How to travel from Limoges to Avignon, France

The distance between Limoges and Avignon is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Limoges to Avignon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon then Nimes and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Avignon.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance618km (384 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Avignon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Limoges and Avignon is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Limoges and Avignon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Avignon. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon and Nimes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Limoges and Avignon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Limoges and Avignon. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse and Avignon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Limoges and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Limoges and Avignon. The distance is around 618km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Avignon

Transport options from Limoges to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 5m
€205($205)
twice daily527km (327 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€100($100)
every 20 mins657km (408 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€42($42)
once daily630km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€110($110)
on demand618km (384 miles)

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Airports near Avignon

The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Avignon
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Avignon
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Avignon