How to travel from Arras to Perpignan, France
The distance between Arras and Perpignan is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arras 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.
👋 Also check out Perpignan → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€330($330)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Perpignan.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Perpignan.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€82($82)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Perpignan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arras to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).
The distance between Arras and Perpignan is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (525 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Arras and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €330 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Arras and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Arras and Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Arras and Perpignan. The distance is around 1,021km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Perpignan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3hrs | €330($330) | hourly | 876km (544 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 3h 50m | €270($270) | every 20 mins | 937km (582 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 5h 15m | €175($175) | every 2 hours | 1,076km (669 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 7h 40m | €180($180) | twice a week | 1,178km (732 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 20m | €82($82) | once daily | 1,169km (726 miles) |
| Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Bus | 17h 5m | €75($75) | once daily | 1,398km (869 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,021km (635 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arras and Perpignan
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Perpignan
The following major airports near Perpignan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Perpignan
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Perpignan
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Perpignan