There are 4 ways to get from Limoges to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
7h 20m€101–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limoges to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus 720
10h 38m€57–110Drive 479.4 km
- Drive from Limoges to Besançoncar 479.4 km
4h 57m€75–108Fly, train
- Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIG - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
6h 44m€158–304
Limoges to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to Besançon is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Limoges and arriving at Besançon via Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Vierzon Ville, Nevers and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Limoges and Besançon is 605 km. The road distance is 479.4 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Limoges to Besançon, including transfers.
Limoges to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Limoges station.
Limoges to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Limoges Benedictins station.
The best way to get from Limoges to Besançon is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to Besancon Viotte via Vierzon Ville, Nevers, and Dijon Ville in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limoges to Besançon via Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub and Lyon in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vierzon Ville to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Limoges to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Limoges to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Limoges to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Limoges to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limoges to Besançon is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Limoges to Besançon.
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