How to travel from Annecy to Perpignan, France

The distance between Annecy and Perpignan is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Annecy and Perpignan is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Annecy and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Annecy and Perpignan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Perpignan is Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Perpignan. Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Perpignan. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Perpignan

Transport options from Annecy to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€150($150)
every 20 mins880km (547 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
€150($150)
twice daily721km (448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
€190($190)
5 times a day575km (357 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud5h 40m
€100($100)
5 times a day575km (357 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€34($34)
once daily555km (345 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€100($100)
on demand560km (348 miles)

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Airports near Perpignan

The following major airports near Perpignan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Perpignan
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Perpignan
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Perpignan