How to travel from Dunkirk to Perpignan, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Perpignan is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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.

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Train to Lille Europe, Fly

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Perpignan (PGF).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,137km (706 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Dunkirk and Perpignan is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 928km (576 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Perpignan. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Dunkirk and Perpignan. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 4h 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 Dunkirk and Perpignan. The distance is around 1,137km (706 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 Dunkirk to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Perpignan

Transport options from Dunkirk to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, Fly + 3 similar
3hrs
€285($285)
every 4 hours969km (602 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€340($340)
4 times a day988km (614 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,097km (682 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4hrs
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,119km (696 miles)
Train
6h 60m
€185($185)
once a week1,193km (741 miles)
Bus
17h 10m
€64($64)
once daily1,201km (746 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€205($205)
on demand1,137km (706 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