What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Limoges?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Limoges is to bus via Lyon which costs €40 - €75 and takes 15h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Limoges?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Limoges is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Limoges?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Terminal Cars via Lyon, Ch.deCommerce Aller and Felletin - Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Limoges?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Limoges. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Limoges?

The distance between Basel and Limoges is 977 km. The road distance is 614.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Limoges without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Limoges without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €130 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Limoges?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Basel to Limoges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Limoges bus from?

Basel to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Limoges train from?

Basel to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Limoges?

The best way to get from Basel to Limoges is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 15h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Limoges bus arrive?

Basel to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Basel to Limoges train arrive?

Basel to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Limoges?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Limoges is 614 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Basel to Limoges.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Limoges?

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Where can I stay near Limoges?

There are 646+ hotels available in Limoges.

Basel to Limoges - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Limoges by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Limoges Benedictinstrain
8h 37m
€138–361
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus 799 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ch.deCommerce Aller to Gare SNCFbus 259
4. Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
15h 45m
€43–72
Drive 614.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Limogescar 614.5 km
6h 43m
€109–157
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain
8h 3m
€75–301
Train via Nevers
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
10h 55m
€120–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Brive-la-Gaillardebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limogesbus FlixBus N781 / ...
15h 57m
€55–107
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain
8h 23m
€88–349
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Limoges Benedictinstrain
8h 52m
€104–342
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane LYS - LIG
8h 9m
€177–419
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Limoges Benedictinstrain
8h 46m
€161–427
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane SXB - LIG
7h 1m
€271–602

Basel to Limoges by train and subway

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8h 37mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 976.6 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Limoges, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Limoges Benedictins via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Terminal Cars via Lyon, Ch.deCommerce Aller, and Felletin - Gare Sncf in around 15h 45m.

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