How to travel from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Train

Take the train to Montlucon Ville and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance229km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montlucon Ville. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 3hrs.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice a week and take around 3hrs 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 Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Clermont Ferrand. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Clermont-Ferrand is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) 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 Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€9($9)
twice a week230km (143 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€43($43)
twice daily263km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€41($41)
on demand229km (142 miles)

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Airports near Clermont-Ferrand

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

AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
274km (170 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand