How to travel from Marseille to Limoges, France

The distance between Marseille and Limoges is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille to Limoges by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Limoges.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance690km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Limoges by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Marseille and Limoges is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Marseille and Limoges by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Limoges is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Limoges. 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 7h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Marseille and Limoges. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Marseille and Limoges. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Marseille and Limoges. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Limoges. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Limoges (LIG) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Limoges. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Limoges typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Limoges. The distance is around 690km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Limoges is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Limoges

Transport options from Marseille to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 5m
€275($275)
every 20 mins1,585km (985 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4h 30m
€155($155)
5 times a day771km (479 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
€390($390)
every 20 mins665km (413 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€110($110)
every 20 mins735km (456 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
€41($41)
every 20 mins693km (431 miles)
Bus via Montpellier9h 10m
€35($35)
3 times a week743km (461 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€125($125)
on demand690km (429 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