How to travel from Montpellier to Limoges, France

The distance between Montpellier and Limoges is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier to Limoges 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 LimogesMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Limoges.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance527km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Montpellier and Limoges is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Montpellier and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Limoges is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Limoges. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 5h 35m.

SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Limoges. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Montpellier and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier 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 6h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Montpellier and Limoges. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Montpellier and Limoges. The distance is around 527km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Transport options from Montpellier to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 35m
€85($85)
every 20 mins559km (347 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
€33($33)
every 20 mins527km (327 miles)
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand6h 45m
€24($24)
3 times a week567km (352 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand527km (327 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