How to travel from Rennes to Limoges, France

The distance between Rennes and Limoges is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rennes 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.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance422km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Rennes and Limoges is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Rennes and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Limoges is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes 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 4h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rennes and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Rennes and Limoges. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Bordeaux Quai de Paludate. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Rennes and Limoges. Buses run twice a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes 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 4h 55m.

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 Rennes and Limoges. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Limoges

Transport options from Rennes to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€155($155)
every 4 hours810km (503 miles)
Train via Angers St Laud5h 5m
€100($100)
every 4 hours519km (322 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€35($35)
twice a week681km (423 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€76($76)
on demand422km (262 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