How to travel from Metz to Limoges, France

The distance between Metz and Limoges is around 676km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Metz to Limoges by train, bus, 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €915($915)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Limoges.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance714km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Metz to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €915 ($915).

The distance between Metz and Limoges is around 676km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (323 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Metz and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Limoges is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €915 ($915).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Limoges. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Metz and Limoges. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Metz and Limoges. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Limoges. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Limoges (LIG) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Limoges. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Limoges typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz and Limoges. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Limoges

Transport options from Metz to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
€915($915)
every 20 mins711km (442 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€195($195)
every 20 mins676km (420 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
€590($590)
every 20 mins1,051km (653 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€125($125)
every 20 mins716km (445 miles)
Train via Paris Nord5hrs
€125($125)
3 times a week717km (446 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
€43($43)
4 times a day732km (455 miles)
Bus via Orleans Bus Station10h 25m
€32($32)
4 times a week733km (456 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€130($130)
on demand714km (444 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