How to travel from Brest to Perpignan, France

The distance between Brest and Perpignan is around 932km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Brest 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 PerpignanBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,085km (674 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Brest to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Brest and Perpignan is around 932km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 854km (531 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Brest and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Perpignan. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Brest and Perpignan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 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 Brest and Perpignan. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Perpignan. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 3h 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 Brest and Perpignan. The distance is around 1,085km (674 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Perpignan

Transport options from Brest to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 55m
€210($210)
every 20 mins1,020km (634 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train4h 40m
€260($260)
hourly932km (579 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train5h 30m
€355($355)
once daily1,277km (793 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€485($485)
once daily991km (616 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 10m
€240($240)
5 times a day1,500km (932 miles)
Train via Rennes10h 10m
€250($250)
twice a week1,504km (934 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
€47($47)
5 times a week1,129km (701 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€195($195)
on demand1,085km (674 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