How to travel from Limoges to Quimper, France

The distance between Limoges and Quimper is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Limoges to Quimper 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 QuimperLimoges if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Poitiers then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers then Nantes - Gare SNCF Sud and then to Quimper Est.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Quimper by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Limoges and Quimper is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Limoges and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Quimper is to drive which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poitiers, Nantes - Gare SNCF Sud and Aéroport. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

SNCF Bus, Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Quimper. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10hrs 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Quimper. instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Quimper

Transport options from Limoges to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 10m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,054km (655 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€40($40)
5 times a week570km (354 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€95($95)
on demand541km (336 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper