How to travel from Limoges to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Limoges and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Limoges to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Limoges to Lyon:

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Limoges to Lyon costing on average €76.

A bus is €118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Limoges to Lyon costing on average €161.

The fastest way to travel from Limoges to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 45m.

Bus takes on average 7h 26m.

The distance from Limoges to Lyon is approximately 172 miles (278 km).

The average frequency per day from Limoges to Lyon is:

• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Limoges to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Limoges Bellegarde 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Limoges to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Transports de la Haute-Vienne (RRTHV) to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Limoges to Lyon:

• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Limoges to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.