How to travel from Lyon to Limoges, France

The distance between Lyon and Limoges 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 Lyon to Limoges 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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Fly

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

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

Chalair Aviation

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Limoges by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 5h 45m. 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 Lyon and Limoges is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Lyon and Limoges by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Limoges, 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 Lyon and Limoges. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Limoges. 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 45m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Limoges. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Lyon and Limoges. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Limoges with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 45m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lyon and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Limoges is Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Limoges. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Lyon and Limoges. The distance is around 409km (254 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 Lyon to Limoges is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Limoges

Transport options from Lyon to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
€185($185)
every 20 mins333km (207 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€16($16)
3 times a week434km (269 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€85($85)
4 times a day557km (346 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€74($74)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Limoges

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

LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Limoges
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Limoges
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Limoges