How to travel from Nancy to Limoges, France

The distance between Nancy and Limoges is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nancy 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).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €900($900)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Limoges.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance709km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €900 ($900).

The distance between Nancy and Limoges is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (304 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Limoges is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €900 ($900).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Limoges. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Nancy and Limoges. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nancy and Limoges. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nancy 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 Nancy to Limoges. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Nancy 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 Nancy and Limoges. The distance is around 709km (440 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 Nancy to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Limoges

Transport options from Nancy to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
€900($900)
every 20 mins730km (454 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€195($195)
every 20 mins691km (429 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
€575($575)
every 20 mins1,071km (666 miles)
Train
5hrs
€125($125)
every 4 hours731km (454 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€44($44)
twice daily753km (468 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€125($125)
on demand709km (440 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