How to travel from Arcachon to Perpignan, France

The distance between Arcachon and Perpignan is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon 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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Train to Pessac Alouette, plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Toulouse and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance501km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Arcachon and Perpignan is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Arcachon and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Perpignan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Arcachon and Perpignan. The distance is around 501km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Perpignan

Transport options from Arcachon to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€100($100)
every 20 mins704km (437 miles)
Train to Biarritz, Fly5h 15m
€505($505)
every 4 hours1,520km (944 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€140($140)
once daily891km (553 miles)
Train
5hrs
€83($83)
every 4 hours528km (328 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€37($37)
4 times a week505km (314 miles)
Train and Bus7h 10m
€36($36)
every 20 mins509km (316 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand501km (311 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