How to travel from Saint-Malo to Limoges, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Limoges is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 to Pontchaillou, Fly

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train via Le Mans

Take the train to Le Mans, St Pierre Des Corps then Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance492km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Limoges is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Saint-Malo and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Limoges. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Saint-Malo and Limoges. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 9h 25m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Limoges. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 4h 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 Saint-Malo and Limoges. The distance is around 492km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Limoges

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
€320($320)
every 20 mins977km (607 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€210($210)
once a week780km (485 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane6h 20m
€280($280)
every 20 mins958km (595 miles)
Train via Le Mans + 1 similar
5h 20m
€130($130)
twice a week579km (360 miles)
Train6h 15m
€165($165)
every 20 mins898km (558 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€38($38)
twice a week751km (467 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€89($89)
on demand492km (306 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