How to travel from Nimes to Limoges, France

The distance between Nimes and Limoges is around 559km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Limoges.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Nimes and Limoges is around 559km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Nimes and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Limoges. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 6hrs.

SNCF run train services between Nimes and Limoges. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6hrs, 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 Nimes and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes 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 7h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nimes and Limoges. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Nimes and Limoges. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Limoges

Transport options from Nimes to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 20m
€210($210)
once daily559km (348 miles)
Train
6hrs
€90($90)
every 20 mins609km (378 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€36($36)
every 20 mins580km (361 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€105($105)
on demand575km (357 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