How to travel from Reims to Limoges, France

The distance between Reims and Limoges is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Reims 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 Paris-Est then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Orleans Bus Station and then to Limoges.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance527km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Reims to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Reims and Limoges is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Reims and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims 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 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Reims and Limoges. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Reims and Limoges. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orleans Bus Station and Georges Pompidou. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Reims and Limoges. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Reims and Limoges. The distance is around 527km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Limoges

Transport options from Reims to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 50m
€170($170)
every 20 mins509km (316 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, Fly3h 45m
€210($210)
every 20 mins1,040km (646 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€100($100)
every 3 hours549km (341 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€25($25)
4 times a week542km (337 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand527km (328 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