How to travel from Limoges to Orleans, France

The distance between Limoges and Orleans is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Orléans.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Orleans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Limoges and Orleans is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Limoges and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Orleans is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Orleans. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Limoges and Orleans with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 20m.

SNCF run train services between Limoges and Orleans. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Limoges and Orleans with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Orleans. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 10m 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 Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Orleans is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Orleans. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Orleans. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Limoges to Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Orleans

Transport options from Limoges to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€40($40)
every 20 mins281km (174 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
€17($17)
every 20 mins269km (167 miles)
Bus to Orléans3h 40m
€15($15)
once daily270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€49($49)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Orleans

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Orleans
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Orleans
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Orleans