There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Limoges 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
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane LYS - LIG
3h 50m€115–215Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus 799 / ...
- Take the bus from Ch.deCommerce Aller to Gare SNCFbus 259
- Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
8h 40m€17–27Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzontrain 121A / ...
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictinstrain Intercités / ...
6h 47m€90–204Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillardebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limogesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€30–62Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Limoges331.3 km
4h 53m€26Train via Riom
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Montlucon - Ville to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
8h 10m€76–171Drive 333.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Limogescar 333.2 km
4h 28m€51–73
Lyon to Limoges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Limoges is to bus via Clermont-Ferrand which costs €17 - €28 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Limoges is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €110 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Limoges via Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Lyon and Limoges is 333 km. The road distance is 333.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Limoges without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Lyon to Limoges, including transfers.
Lyon to Limoges bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Limoges is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 6h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Limoges, France?
Chalair Aviation flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Limoges Benedictins via Vierzon Ville in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €60–90
- Rail 1st Class
- €90–130
Train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–75
Train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- Rail 1st Class
- €24–35
Train from Montlucon - Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–11
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt
- Online ticket
- €1–11
- Phone
- 05 55 45 57 90
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Ch.deCommerce Aller to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Limoges bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
Lyon to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Limoges is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Lyon to Limoges.
Book your Lyon to Limoges train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Limoges bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 646+ hotels available in Limoges.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Limoges. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.