The distance between Valence and Limoges is around 408km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Valence to Limoges by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Limoges → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG).
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Take the bus to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and then to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Vierzon Ville and then to Limoges Benedictins.
There are several options for getting from Valence to Limoges by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Valence and Limoges is around 408km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Valence and Limoges by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Limoges is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Limoges, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Vierzon Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Limoges. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valence and Limoges. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Limoges. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF Bus, Swiss PostAuto, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Limoges. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Limoges. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Limoges (LIG). instead which will take 1h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valence and Limoges. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Limoges is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 1h 50m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 408km (253 miles) |
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 4h 5m | €285($285) | every 20 mins | 616km (383 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €37($37) | twice a week | 496km (309 miles) |
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand | 7h 25m | €26($26) | 3 times a week | 503km (312 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 664km (412 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €90($90) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
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Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Limoges offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.