How to travel from Limoges to Calais, France
The distance between Limoges and Calais is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Limoges to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Calais → Limoges if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train
Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Calais Ville.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€130($130)
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Calais - City ??Hall.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€38($38)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Limoges to Calais by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Limoges and Calais is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Limoges and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limoges to Calais is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Calais. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Calais. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Calais. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Calais. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Calais. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m 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 Calais. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Calais Ville. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Calais is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Calais. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Calais. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train + 5 similar | 3h 35m | €285($285) | 5 times a week | 990km (615 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 689km (428 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 4h 45m | €465($465) | 5 times a week | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €205($205) | 5 times a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 6hrs | €305($305) | 5 times a week | 1,080km (671 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 45m | €270($270) | twice a week | 907km (564 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 733km (455 miles) |
| Train via Paris Austerlitz | 6h 50m | €105($105) | every 3 hours | 698km (434 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | €38($38) | once daily | 727km (452 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | €120($120) | on demand | 679km (422 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Limoges and Calais
Airlines
Chalair Aviation
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Calais
The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Calais
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Calais
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 223km (138 miles) from Calais