How to travel from Caen to Perpignan, France

The distance between Caen and Perpignan is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Caen 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.

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Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance1,013km (630 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Caen to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Caen and Perpignan is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (474 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Caen and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Perpignan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Caen and Perpignan. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Perpignan. Buses run every 20 mins 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 Caen to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 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 Caen and Perpignan. The distance is around 1,013km (630 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Perpignan

Transport options from Caen to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train + 3 similar
3h 40m
€320($320)
every 20 mins883km (548 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€265($265)
hourly864km (537 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€305($305)
hourly935km (581 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train5h 15m
€215($215)
once daily1,117km (694 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€175($175)
5 times a day1,135km (705 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 40m
€42($42)
every 20 mins1,121km (696 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport15h 40m
€48($48)
once daily1,161km (721 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€180($180)
on demand1,013km (630 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