How to travel from Besançon to Perpignan, France

The distance between Besançon and Perpignan is around 701km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon 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 PerpignanBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance701km (435 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Besançon and Perpignan is around 701km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Besançon and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Perpignan is to take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Besançon and Perpignan. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Perpignan. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 6h 55m.

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 Besançon and Perpignan. The distance is around 701km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Besançon to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Perpignan

Transport options from Besançon to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 10m
€95($95)
once daily706km (439 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 55m
€190($190)
4 times a day851km (529 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 20m
€35($35)
twice daily705km (438 miles)
Bus via Lyon Perrache9h 45m
€42($42)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€125($125)
on demand701km (435 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