How to travel from Limoges to Grenoble, France

The distance between Limoges and Grenoble is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Limoges to Grenoble by bus, train, 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 Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brive-la-Gaillarde and then to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance513km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Grenoble by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Limoges and Grenoble is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Limoges and Grenoble by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Grenoble. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Limoges and Grenoble. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Grenoble. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brive-la-Gaillarde. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m 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 Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Grenoble. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Grenoble is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Limoges to Grenoble

Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Grenoble

Transport options from Limoges to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 20m
€205($205)
every 20 mins426km (265 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€105($105)
4 times a day688km (428 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€27($27)
twice daily558km (346 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€90($90)
on demand513km (319 miles)

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Airports near Grenoble

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Grenoble