Day trip from Bordeaux to Limoges
Limoges lies 181 km (112 mi) north-east of Bordeaux, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 181 km (112 mi) apart, Limoges is a realistic day trip from Bordeaux: about 2 h 56 min each way by road.
| Bordeaux | Limoges | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 265,328 | 141,176 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 33000–33998 CEDEX | 87000–87950 CEDEX 9 |
What to see in Limoges
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Adrien Dubouché National Museum | 34,170 | 2019 |
| Musée de l'Évêché de Limoges | 31,125 | 2019 |
| Crypt of Saint Martial | 3,900 | 2004 |
| Departmental archives of Haute-Vienne | 173 | 2020 |
The busiest is Adrien Dubouché National Museum at 34,170 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Limoges
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Staying in Limoges
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Common questions
How far is Limoges from Bordeaux?
181 km (112 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bordeaux; by road roughly 220 km (137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Limoges by road?
About 2 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bordeaux and Limoges?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.