There are 6 ways to get from Roanne to Limoges by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Roanne to Vierzontrain 121A / ...
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictinstrain Intercités / ...
5h 37m€62–137Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Roanne to Limoges289.8 km
3h 54m€17–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanne to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 259
- Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
7h 32m€33–41Train via Montluçon
- Take the train from Roanne 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
6h 44m€86–101Bus
- Take the bus from Saint-Louis to Parc Lignonbus L22
- Take the bus from Boen Parc Lignon to Clermont-Ferrandbus X18
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 259
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Terminal Carsbus 204
9h 46mDrive 290.7 km
- Drive from Roanne to Limogescar 290.7 km
3h 21m€45–64
Roanne to Limoges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanne to Limoges is to rideshare which costs €17 - €23 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Roanne to Limoges is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanne to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Saint-Louis and arriving at Terminal Cars via Boen Parc Lignon, Gare SNCF and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanne to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Roanne and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Roanne and Limoges is 468 km. The road distance is 290.7 km.
The best way to get from Roanne to Limoges without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Roanne to Limoges, including transfers.
Roanne to Limoges bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Loire, depart from Saint-Louis station.
Roanne to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Roanne station.
The best way to get from Roanne to Limoges is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Roanne to Limoges Benedictins via Vierzon Ville in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Louis to Terminal Cars via Boen Parc Lignon, Clermont-Ferrand, Gare SNCF, and Gare Routière in around 9h 46m.
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 Roanne to Vierzon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
- Rail 1st Class
- €70–100
Train from Vierzon Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Roanne to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–32
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Roanne to Riom Chatel Guyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Montlucon - Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 05 55 45 57 90
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- 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
Bus from Gare Routière to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Saint-Louis to Parc Lignon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Loire
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Boen Parc Lignon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Boen Parc Lignon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Roanne to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanne to Limoges bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Loire, arrive at Parc Lignon station.
Roanne to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanne to Limoges is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Roanne to Limoges.
Book your Roanne to Limoges train tickets online with Omio.
There are 645+ hotels available in Limoges.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Roanne and Limoges. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.