How to travel from Cannes to Perpignan, France

The distance between Cannes and Perpignan is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cannes to Perpignan by bus, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Perpignan by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Cannes and Perpignan is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Cannes and Perpignan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Perpignan is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Cannes and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Cannes and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Cannes and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Cannes and Perpignan. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Perpignan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Cannes to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Perpignan

Transport options from Cannes to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 40m
€155($155)
hourly720km (447 miles)
Train
5h 5m
€100($100)
once daily537km (334 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€25($25)
once daily449km (279 miles)
Bus to Perpignan7hrs
€21($21)
4 times a week539km (335 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€81($81)
on demand447km (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