The distance between Orleans and Limoges is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans 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 Limoges → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Limoges Benedictins.
Take the bus to Limoges.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Orleans and Limoges is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Orleans and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Limoges is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Limoges. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Orleans and Limoges with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 10m.
SNCF run train services between Orleans and Limoges. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orleans and Limoges. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Limoges with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Limoges. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Orleans and Limoges. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 281km (174 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €17($17) | every 20 mins | 268km (167 miles) |
Bus to Limoges | 3h 55m | €15($15) | once daily | 269km (167 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €49($49) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
The following major airports near Limoges offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.