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Musée national Adrien Dubouché
France’s leading porcelain museum explains Limoges ceramics through exceptional collections, design history, and decorative arts displays.
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 56 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Limoges is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Limoges will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Limoges without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Limoges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $201 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Limoges:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Limoges costing on average $112.
A bus is $144 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Limoges costing on average $201.
Other travel options to Limoges take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56. The journey takes 7h 44m versus 4h 9m 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 12:50AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Limoges buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 13h05 | 1:55 PM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 12h35 | 5:35 PM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
4768 · 50050 | 7:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h35 | 1:35 PM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h00 | 6:55 PM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 14h20 | 1:10 AM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 13h55 | 4:10 AM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h25 | 4:25 AM Limoges, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lyon to Limoges run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 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 explains Limoges ceramics through exceptional collections, design history, and decorative arts displays.
Fine arts museum in the former bishop’s palace, known for Limoges enamels, Egyptian pieces, and paintings in a historic setting.
Interactive museum on the city’s resistance history during World War II, with documents, testimonies, and strong local context.
Best-known old quarter with timber-framed houses, craft shops, and narrow lanes that capture Limoges’s medieval character.
Large formal garden with flower displays, playgrounds, and broad paths, making it a favorite green pause close to the center.
Lively central square lined with historic buildings and market activity, ideal for experiencing local daily life and city-center energy.
Rustic Limousin pork pâté baked in pastry. It is a regional charcuterie classic, often eaten cold and prized for traditional farmhouse flavors.
Tender Limousin beef steak from the renowned local cattle breed, valued for its flavor and fine texture in regional bistros and grills.
Clafoutis made with Limousin cherries in a simple egg batter. It is a beloved regional dessert tied to home cooking across the area.
Refined Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal French cuisine. Elegant atmosphere and one of Limoges' best-known gastronomic addresses.
Historic brasserie near Limoges station, known for classic French dishes, seafood, and Art Deco style in a lively traditional setting.
Popular traditional restaurant serving Limousin specialties and generous French comfort food in a warm, casual atmosphere.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local buses and everyday meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is enough in cafes.
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Gare routière -> Place de la République, Limoges
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Limoges buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Limoges, Gare routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Limoges bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache 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), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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