How to travel from Limoges to Lyon, France

The distance between Limoges and Lyon is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out LyonLimoges if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Lyon by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Limoges and Lyon is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Limoges and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Lyon is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Limoges and Lyon. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Lyon. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Limoges and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6hrs.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Limoges and Lyon. Buses run twice a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Limoges and Lyon. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Limoges and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Chalair Aviation fly between Limoges and Lyon. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Limoges to Lyon typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Lyon

Transport options from Limoges to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
€185($185)
every 20 mins333km (207 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€85($85)
4 times a day557km (346 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€16($16)
twice a week434km (269 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€74($74)
on demand410km (255 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon