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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Limoges
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Limoges:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Limoges costing on average $99.
A bus is $122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Limoges costing on average $176.
Other travel options to Limoges take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61. The journey takes 7h 14m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Limoges
How to get from Lyon to Limoges by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Limoges is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4768 · 500507:00 AM6h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:35 PMLimoges, Gare routière$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4768 · 500507:00 AM6h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:35 PMLimoges, Gare routière$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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364512:00 PM5h55Lyon Part Dieu5:55 PMLimoges-Bénédictins$1821One-way1 transfer
Other options
4502 · 36359:34 AM6h21Lyon Part Dieu3:55 PMLimoges-Bénédictins$891One-way1 transfer
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36652:04 PM6h51Lyon Part Dieu8:55 PMLimoges-Bénédictins$1221One-way1 transfer
6618+
36551:04 PM6h52Lyon Part Dieu7:56 PMLimoges-Bénédictins$1241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM13h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:10 AMLimoges, Gare routière$581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM11h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 PMLimoges, Gare routière$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM12h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:10 AMLimoges, Gare routière$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Limoges:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Limoges costing on average $99.
A bus is $122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Limoges costing on average $176.
Other travel options to Limoges take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Limoges as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Limoges Bellegarde Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Limoges-Bénédictins.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Limoges, Gare routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Limoges by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Limoges by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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