There are 7 ways to get from Lens to Limoges by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Limoges Benedictinstrain Intercités
5h 51m€101–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Parisbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris to Limogesbus FlixBus N781 / ...
9h 30m€45–81Drive 586 km
- Drive from Lens to Limogescar 586 km
5h 34m€94–135Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane ORY - LIG
5h 25m€93–352Bus via Orléans
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Limogesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 28m€50–91Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Brive–Souillac Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Brive–Souillac Airport (BVE)plane ORY - BVE
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Limoges Benedictinstrain
6h 25m€218–702Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain
8h 8m€82–353
Lens to Limoges by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Limoges is to bus via Orléans which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Limoges is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €90 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Limoges via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Arras, Gare du Nord and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Lens and Limoges is 602 km. The road distance is 586 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Limoges without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Lens to Limoges, including transfers.
Lens to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Limoges train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Limoges is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Lens to Limoges Benedictins via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Limoges via Paris in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–100
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Brive–Souillac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–350
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Austerlitz to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lens to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lens to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Lens to Limoges train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Limoges is 586 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Lens to Limoges.
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