How to travel from Chambéry to Perpignan, France

The distance between Chambéry and Perpignan is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

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

👋 Also check out PerpignanChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Chambéry and Perpignan is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Chambéry and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Perpignan is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Perpignan. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Perpignan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Chambéry and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère, Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Chambéry and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Chambéry and Perpignan. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Perpignan

Transport options from Chambéry to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 10m
€175($175)
every 20 mins940km (584 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 20m
€145($145)
every 20 mins829km (515 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
€150($150)
4 times a day684km (425 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train5h 10m
€260($260)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€165($165)
5 times a day521km (324 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€32($32)
once daily506km (315 miles)
Bus via Figueres10h 20m
€63($63)
once daily657km (409 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand502km (312 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