How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Perpignan, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan is around 999km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 PerpignanCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lison then take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,134km (705 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan is around 999km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (526 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan. The distance is around 1,134km (705 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Perpignan

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 35m
€335($335)
every 4 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Caen, plane5h 55m
€260($260)
every 3 hours999km (621 miles)
Train to Caen, plane6h 45m
€225($225)
once daily1,252km (778 miles)
Train to Lison, plane7h 45m
€220($220)
twice daily1,078km (670 miles)
Train
8h 30m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,266km (787 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
16h 50m
€66($66)
4 times a week1,282km (797 miles)
Train and Bus17hrs
€66($66)
4 times a week1,281km (796 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€205($205)
on demand1,134km (705 miles)

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Airlines

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