How to travel from Limoges to Caen, France

The distance between Limoges and Caen is around 474km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Limoges to Caen 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train via Poitiers

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus via Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans then Paris - Orly Airport and then to Caen.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Drive

Drive to Caen.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance474km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Caen

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Caen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Limoges and Caen is around 474km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (243 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Limoges and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Caen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Caen. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon, Auber and Paris St Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Caen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Caen. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Caen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Caen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9hrs 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 Caen. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Caen. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Caen. The distance is around 474km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Caen

Transport options from Limoges to Caen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 55m
€170($170)
every 20 mins603km (375 miles)
Train via Poitiers + 1 similar
5h 30m
€95($95)
once a week503km (312 miles)
Train5h 45m
€95($95)
every 3 hours644km (400 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
8h 45m
€36($36)
once daily648km (403 miles)
Bus9hrs
€38($38)
every 20 mins630km (392 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€85($85)
on demand474km (295 miles)

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Airports near Caen

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Caen
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Caen
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Caen