How to get to Clermont-Ferrand from Limoges

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Compare train and coach for Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £54.

Distance: 142 km

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£54

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£39

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4h 24m

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9h 15m

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8h 45m

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2h 29m

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Compare ways to travel from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare the available ways to get from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand is a coach with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand:

A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £54.

The fastest way to travel from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £54 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand

How to get to Clermont-Ferrand from Limoges by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50050 · 3159
    1 change

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  • BlaBlaCar Bus50050 · 3159
    1 change

Fastest

  • SNCF | Intercités3644+TER16840+SNCF | Intercités5959
    2 changes

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L25 (450712) · L25 (70712)+TER873110
    2 changes
  • TER861462+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873913+SNCF | Intercités5983
    2 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3141 · 3158
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Best day trips from Clermont-Ferrand by train

The most popular day trips by train from Clermont-Ferrand are Lyon, Saint-Étienne, Vichy, Limoges and Thiers. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Clermont-Ferrand on Omio.

A view of Lyon

Day trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon by train

Why visit Lyon for the day?

Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.

A view of Vichy

Day trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Vichy by train

Why visit Vichy for the day?

Vichy is a spa town in central France, known for its mineral springs, Belle Époque buildings and riverside parks. Its thermal heritage and wartime history give it a poised, slightly formal character.

A view of Limoges

Day trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Limoges by train

Why visit Limoges for the day?

Limoges is known for porcelain and enamel, with a craft tradition that still shapes its character. Timber-framed streets, church landmarks and a busy covered market give the city a historic yet practical feel.

A view of Thiers

Day trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Thiers by train

Why visit Thiers for the day?

Thiers is best known for its long knife-making tradition, still visible in local workshops and the Musée de la Coutellerie. Set on a steep hillside above the Durolle valley, it has an old-town character shaped by craft and industry.

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FAQs: Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand

Travel to Clermont-Ferrand easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand.

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There are 2 options to travel between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand is a coach with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand:

A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £54.

The fastest way to travel from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 15m.

The Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand distance is approximately 142 km.
The average frequency per day from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Limoges and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand:
  • Trains mostly depart from Limoges-Bénédictins and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Limoges, Gare routière and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Porto, Barcelona, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Clermont-Ferrand and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Limoges to Clermont-Ferrand, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
You typically need two to three days in Clermont-Ferrand to explore its main attractions, including the historic centre, the impressive Notre-Dame du Port Basilica, and the scenic views from the Puy de Dôme volcano.

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