There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Limoges by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon Villetrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictinstrain Intercités / ...
6h 3m€91–189Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Limoges331.3 km
4h 53m€26Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillardebus 1706 / ...
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limogesbus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 30m€31–62Fly
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane LYS - LIG
3h 50m€116–236Train 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
7h 58m€76–160Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Felletin - Gare Sncfbus 259
- Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
8h 54m€45–85Drive 333.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Limogescar 333.2 km
4h 21m€53–76
Lyon to Limoges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Limoges is to rideshare which costs €26 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Limoges is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €110 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Limoges via Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 3m.
The distance between Lyon and Limoges is 557 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 3m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Lyon to Limoges, including transfers.
Lyon to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon 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 train which takes 6h 3m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Limoges Benedictins via Vierzon Ville in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Limoges via Brive-la-Gaillarde in around 7h 30m.
- 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
- €110–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- 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 Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- 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 Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Montlucon - Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Felletin - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- 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 FlixBus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
Lyon to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Limoges is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 and FlixBus.
There are 708+ 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.




















