The distance between Arles and Perpignan is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Arles to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perpignan → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan.
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Take the bus to Nîmes - Gare Routière and then to Perpignan.
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There are several options for getting from Arles to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).
The distance between Arles and Perpignan is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (111 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Arles and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Perpignan is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Perpignan. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Arles and Perpignan. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arles and Perpignan. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière and Parnasse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
liO Occitanie, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Perpignan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arles and Perpignan. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €41($41) | 4 times a day | 252km (156 miles) |
Train via Sete | 2h 30m | €59($59) | 4 times a day | 252km (156 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | €14($14) | every 20 mins | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €41($41) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
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The following major airports near Perpignan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.