How to travel from Tours to Limoges, France

The distance between Tours and Limoges is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tours 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 Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Poitiers then take the bus to Limoges Benedictins.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Limoges.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Limoges

There are several options for getting from Tours to Limoges by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Tours and Limoges is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Tours and Limoges by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Limoges is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Limoges. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Tours and Limoges. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Tours and Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers and then to Limoges Benedictins. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Tours and Limoges. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Limoges is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Tours to Limoges

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Limoges

Transport options from Tours to Limoges
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€57($57)
every 4 hours238km (148 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
€60($60)
once daily237km (147 miles)
Bus and Train4h 10m
€31($31)
every 20 mins241km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€40($40)
on demand220km (137 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