How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Perpignan, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan is around 432km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 PerpignanClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
1
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
2
train
+
train
+

Train

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance432km (268 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Perpignan by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan is around 432km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Perpignan is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the bus to Perpignan. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan. The distance is around 432km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Perpignan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 20m
€24($24)
twice daily434km (269 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€95($95)
once daily693km (430 miles)
Train via Beziers7h 20m
€88($88)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€78($78)
on demand432km (268 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Clermont-Ferrand and Perpignan

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