There are 5 ways to get from Bilbao to Limoges by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
8h 36m€62–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilbao to Brive-la-Gaillardebus FlixBus N1157
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limogesbus FlixBus N781 / ...
9h 19m€55–84Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
10h 6m€92–153Drive 553.5 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Limogescar 553.5 km
5h 33m€105–152Fly, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BIO - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain
10h 1m€104–304
Bilbao to Limoges by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Limoges is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Limoges is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Limoges via Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Bilbao and Limoges is 566 km. The road distance is 553.5 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Limoges without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 36m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Bilbao to Limoges, including transfers.
Bilbao to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Limoges train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Limoges is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Limoges Benedictins via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Limoges via Brive-la-Gaillarde in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Limoges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde station.
Bilbao to Limoges train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Limoges is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Bilbao to Limoges.
Book your Bilbao to Limoges bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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