How to travel from Nice to Limoges, France

The distance between Nice and Limoges is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice 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 Nice (NCE) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand then take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance848km (527 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Nice to Limoges by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Nice and Limoges is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (329 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Nice and Limoges by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Limoges is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice and Limoges. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Limoges. It typically takes around 12h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont-Ferrand and Gare SNCF. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 60m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Limoges. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Limoges. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Limoges (LIG) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Nice to Limoges. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nice to Limoges typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Limoges. The distance is around 848km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Limoges is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

How do I get from Nice to Limoges

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Limoges

Transport options from Nice to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 30m
€320($320)
every 20 mins1,613km (1,002 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4h 40m
€175($175)
5 times a day893km (555 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€165($165)
every 20 mins800km (497 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 60m
€44($44)
3 times a week941km (585 miles)
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station13h 25m
€37($37)
3 times a week969km (602 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 60m
€235($235)
3 times a week988km (614 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€150($150)
on demand848km (527 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Limoges

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