How to travel from Colmar to Perpignan, France

The distance between Colmar and Perpignan is around 767km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Colmar to Perpignan by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to St Louis, plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train via Mulhouse Ville

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance865km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Perpignan by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Colmar and Perpignan is around 767km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Colmar and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Colmar and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Colmar and Perpignan. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mulhouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Perpignan. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Perpignan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Colmar and Perpignan. The distance is around 865km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Perpignan

Transport options from Colmar to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Louis, plane + 6 similar
3h 55m
€150($150)
every 20 mins767km (477 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane4h 25m
€210($210)
every 20 mins1,095km (680 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,092km (679 miles)
Train to St Louis, plane4h 55m
€180($180)
hourly949km (590 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane5h 60m
€250($250)
every 20 mins1,228km (763 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train5hrs
€325($325)
hourly1,018km (633 miles)
Taxi to Strasbourg (SXB), plane and train5hrs
€470($475)
once daily893km (555 miles)
Train via Mulhouse Ville + 1 similar
7h 15m
€145($145)
once daily913km (568 miles)
Train7h 35m
€145($145)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 10m
€51($51)
twice daily888km (552 miles)
Bus via Grenoble14hrs
€54($54)
once daily984km (611 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€155($155)
on demand865km (537 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