How to travel from Rouen to Limoges, France

The distance between Rouen and Limoges is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rouen 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 St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Limoges.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Rouen and Limoges is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Rouen 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 Rouen to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Limoges. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Auber, Gare de Lyon and Paris Austerlitz. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF run train services between Rouen and Limoges. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Rouen and Limoges. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen 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 7hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Limoges. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 3h 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 Rouen and Limoges. The distance is around 481km (299 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 Rouen to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

How do I get from Rouen to Limoges

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Limoges

Transport options from Rouen to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€140($140)
every 20 mins500km (311 miles)
Train
5hrs
€84($84)
every 3 hours545km (338 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€33($33)
once daily535km (332 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport7h 35m
€33($33)
twice a week539km (335 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€87($87)
on demand481km (299 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