- Must visit
Musée National Adrien Dubouché
France’s leading porcelain museum, presenting Limoges porcelain, ceramics history, and decorative arts in a major national collection.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 40 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Limoges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Limoges will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Limoges without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Limoges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $184.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $546 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Limoges:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Limoges costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $509 (€417) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Limoges costing on average $546 (€447).
Other travel options to Limoges take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Flight takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 4h 31m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Limoges buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 7h30 | 11:40 AM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
50487 · 50050 | 7:20 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 6h25 | 1:45 PM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 7h55 | 6:55 PM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 9h05 | 1:10 AM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 8h50 | 2:25 AM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 7h40 | 4:25 AM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Limoges run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 2:40 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Limoges — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Limoges trip today.
France’s leading porcelain museum, presenting Limoges porcelain, ceramics history, and decorative arts in a major national collection.
Fine arts museum in the former bishop’s palace, known for enamel collections, Egyptian objects, and regional paintings.
Museum dedicated to the French Resistance and Second World War history in the Limousin region, with strong local context.
Limoges’ best-known historic quarter with half-timbered houses, narrow lanes, and strong medieval character.
Formal gardens beside the cathedral, offering river views, seasonal flower displays, and one of the city’s prettiest walks.
Central square and major meeting point, useful for exploring shops, city-center streets, and public events.
A classic Limousin dessert of fruit, traditionally black cherries, baked in a thick flan-like batter. It is one of the region’s best-known specialties.
A traditional Limousin potato dumpling, often stuffed with pork and herbs, then simmered. It is a rustic countryside dish closely associated with the region.
Blood sausage with chestnuts, a regional preparation that reflects Limousin’s rural cooking and autumn produce.
A well-known fine dining restaurant in Limoges, recognized for refined French cuisine, elegant presentation, and a polished atmosphere.
A reputable restaurant near the historic center, known for careful seasonal cooking and a calm, intimate atmosphere.
An established brasserie-style address in Limoges, appreciated for classic French dishes, seafood options, and a lively traditional setting.
Moderate by French standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak periods.
Service is usually included. Leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated; about 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up taxi fares.
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Limoges Gare routière, Limoges -> Limoges Benedictins Station, Limoges
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Limoges by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Limoges, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bordeaux to Limoges buses use the Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate to Limoges, Gare routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Limoges bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
Available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate: Elevators, ramps.
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Bordeaux (0.5 km), Le Petit Gourmet (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for convenient cash withdrawal.
Ticket office support is available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes.
Available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes: Elevators, ramps.
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