How to travel from Quimper to Limoges, France

The distance between Quimper and Limoges is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Quimper 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Limoges.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance540km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Quimper and Limoges is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Quimper and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Limoges is to drive which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Limoges. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Poitiers. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Quimper and Limoges. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Quimper and Limoges. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 7h 15m.

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 Quimper and Limoges. The distance is around 540km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Limoges

Transport options from Quimper to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 15m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,054km (655 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€52($52)
once daily955km (593 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€95($95)
on demand540km (336 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