How to travel from Bordeaux to Perpignan, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Perpignan is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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 PerpignanBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance448km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Bordeaux and Perpignan is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Bordeaux and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Perpignan is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Perpignan. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Perpignan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Bordeaux and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Perpignan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Bordeaux and Perpignan. The distance is around 448km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Perpignan

Transport options from Bordeaux to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€72($72)
every 4 hours470km (292 miles)
Plane and Train
5h 5m
€250($250)
every 20 mins1,317km (818 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€25($25)
every 20 mins450km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€81($81)
on demand448km (278 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