How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Limoges, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Limoges is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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.

👋 Also check out LimogesSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Limoges (LIG).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 then take the train to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance374km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Limoges by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Limoges is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Saint-Nazaire and Limoges. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Limoges. We recommend that you fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 5h 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 Saint-Nazaire and Limoges. The distance is around 374km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Limoges

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€165($165)
every 20 mins1,299km (807 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
€210($210)
every 20 mins824km (512 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 60m
€145($145)
every 20 mins853km (530 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€95($95)
every 4 hours497km (309 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€35($35)
twice daily391km (243 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus7hrs
€37($37)
once daily390km (243 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€68($68)
on demand374km (233 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