There are 5 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Paris Austerlitztrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
6h 56m€139–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limoges to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
11h 55m€57–98Drive 479.4 km
- Drive from Limoges to Besançoncar 479.4 km
4h 57m€76–110Fly, train
- Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIG - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain
6h 28m€126–383Train
- 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 49m€103–181
Limoges to Besançon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limoges to Besançon is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Limoges to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Limoges to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Limoges and arriving at Besançon via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Limoges to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Limoges Benedictins and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Paris Gare De Lyon and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Limoges and Besançon is 776 km. The road distance is 479.4 km.
The best way to get from Limoges to Besançon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 56m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 via Paris which takes 6h 56m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Limoges, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Limoges Benedictins to Besancon Viotte via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limoges to Besançon via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Paris Austerlitz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Limoges to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Limoges to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Limoges to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Austerlitz 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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