There are 8 ways to get from Limoges to Lyon by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
best- Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LIG - LYS
3h 2m€116–242Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limoges to Brive-la-GaillardeFlixBus N781 / ...
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 45m€16–70Train
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon VilleIntercités / ...
- Take the train from Vierzon to Lyon Part Dieu121A / ...
6h 35m€46–139Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Limoges to Lyon332.6 km
4h 54m€24–26Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Bordeaux St Jean
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
6h 9m€148–338Train via Riom
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Montlucon - VilleTer
- Take the train from Montlucon - Ville to Riom Chatel GuyonTer
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Lyon PerracheTer
8h 7m€104–188Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Felletin - Gare Sncf204
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF259
- Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Gare Perrache
9h 34m€16–22Drive 333.9 km
- Drive from Limoges to Lyon333.9 km
4h 26m€51–74
Limoges to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to Lyon is to bus via Clermont-Ferrand which costs €15 - €23 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €110 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Limoges and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Vierzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Limoges and Lyon is 334 km. The road distance is 333.9 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Limoges to Lyon, including transfers.
Limoges to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Limoges station.
Limoges to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
The best way to get from Limoges to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 6h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €15 - €70 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and Lyon, France?
Chalair Aviation flies from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to Lyon Part Dieu via Vierzon in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Montlucon - Ville to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–80
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Limoges to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Limoges to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Limoges to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–10
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €1–10
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Terminal Cars to Felletin - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 05 55 45 57 90
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Gare Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Limoges to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–26
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Limoges to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
Limoges to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limoges to Lyon is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Limoges to Lyon.
Book your Limoges to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Limoges to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Limoges and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























