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Compare bus, train, and flight for Limoges to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Limoges to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $141.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$141 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Limoges to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Limoges to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Limoges to Lyon:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Limoges to Lyon costing on average $141.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
Tickets start at around $141 compared to roughly $112 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29. The journey takes 6h 15m versus 4h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Limoges to Lyon
How to get from Limoges to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Limoges to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3140 · 506173:45 PM 11h45 Limoges, Gare routière 3:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
3140 · 506173:45 PM 11h45 Limoges, Gare routière 3:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
3650+
66692:03 PM 6h19 Limoges-Bénédictins 8:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu $101 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
3654 · 44063:06 PM 6h20 Limoges-Bénédictins 9:26 PM Lyon Part Dieu $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
3634+
66179:06 AM 6h50 Limoges-Bénédictins 3:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu $86 1 One-way 1 transfer
16840 · 16843+
364411:04 AM 6h48 Limoges-Bénédictins 5:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu $93 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM 18h10 Limoges, Gare routière 2:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Limoges to Lyon:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Limoges to Lyon costing on average $141.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Limoges and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Poitiers Biard Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Limoges-Bénédictins and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Limoges, Gare routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
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