How to travel from Chamonix to Perpignan, France

The distance between Chamonix and Perpignan is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Chamonix 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.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Perpignan (PGF).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance592km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Perpignan by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €570 ($570).

The distance between Chamonix and Perpignan is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (297 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Chamonix and Perpignan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Perpignan is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €570 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Chamonix and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Chamonix and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Chamonix and Perpignan. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Perpignan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Perpignan

Transport options from Chamonix to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
€570($570)
5 times a day1,156km (718 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
€160($160)
every 20 mins917km (570 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train5h 10m
€205($205)
5 times a day782km (486 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 30m
€150($150)
twice daily968km (601 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train6h 60m
€155($155)
twice daily823km (511 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train7h 20m
€265($265)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€200($200)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
€37($37)
once daily654km (406 miles)
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière8h 50m
€41($41)
once a week608km (378 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€105($105)
on demand592km (368 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