The distance between Carcassonne and Perpignan is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Perpignan by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perpignan → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Perpignan.
Take the train to Perpignan.
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Perpignan by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).
The distance between Carcassonne and Perpignan is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Carcassonne and Perpignan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Perpignan is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Perpignan. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carcassonne and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 30m.
SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Perpignan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carcassonne and Perpignan. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 25m.
Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the bus to Perpignan. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carcassonne and Perpignan. The distance is around 116km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Perpignan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 25m | €10($10) | once daily | 116km (72 miles) |
Train | 1h 30m | €20($20) | every 4 hours | 123km (76 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | €21($21) | on demand | 116km (72 miles) |
The following major airports near Perpignan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.