How to travel from Carcassonne to Perpignan, France

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.

3 routes found

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 PerpignanCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
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Train

Take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
🚀 Fastest
3
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance116km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Perpignan

Transport options from Carcassonne to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
€10($10)
once daily116km (72 miles)
Train
1h 30m
€20($20)
every 4 hours123km (76 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€21($21)
on demand116km (72 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