How to travel from Calais to Perpignan, France

The distance between Calais and Perpignan is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Calais 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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Train to Lille Flandres, Fly

Take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Perpignan (PGF).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Carcassonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,131km (702 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Calais to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Calais and Perpignan is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 921km (572 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Calais and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres and Lille Europe. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Perpignan. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Calais and Perpignan. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Calais and Perpignan. The distance is around 1,131km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Perpignan

Transport options from Calais to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly + 5 similar
3h 55m
€290($290)
every 2 hours992km (616 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€350($350)
every 2 hours1,024km (637 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 55m
€250($250)
every 2 hours1,120km (696 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, bus and plane4h 55m
€240($240)
every 2 hours1,143km (710 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, bus and plane5h 50m
€255($255)
every 20 mins1,330km (827 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 55m
€215($215)
5 times a week1,036km (644 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€185($185)
once a week1,216km (755 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine + 1 similar
16h 30m
€49($49)
once daily1,225km (761 miles)
Bus17h 25m
€65($65)
once daily1,233km (766 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€205($205)
on demand1,131km (702 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