How to travel from Limoges to Montpellier, France

The distance between Limoges and Montpellier is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Limoges and Montpellier is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Limoges and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF run train services between Limoges and Montpellier. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Limoges and Montpellier. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 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 Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. The distance is around 423km (263 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 Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Montpellier

Transport options from Limoges to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 40m
€85($85)
every 20 mins559km (347 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€33($33)
4 times a day527km (327 miles)
Bus via Clermont Ferrand7hrs
€24($24)
twice a week566km (351 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€76($76)
on demand423km (263 miles)

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Airports near Montpellier

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Montpellier