How to travel from Avignon to Perpignan, France

The distance between Avignon and Perpignan is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Avignon 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 PerpignanAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Avignon and Perpignan is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Avignon and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Perpignan is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Perpignan. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 30m.

Renfe SNCF run train services between Avignon and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Avignon and Perpignan. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Avignon and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Avignon and Perpignan. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Avignon to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Perpignan

Transport options from Avignon to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€45($45)
every 4 hours252km (156 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€20($20)
once daily261km (162 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€44($44)
on demand244km (152 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