How to travel from Grenoble to Perpignan, France

The distance between Grenoble and Perpignan is around 444km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance444km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Grenoble and Perpignan is around 444km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Grenoble and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Perpignan is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Perpignan. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Perpignan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Grenoble and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 3h 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 Grenoble and Perpignan. The distance is around 444km (276 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 Grenoble to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Perpignan

Transport options from Grenoble to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€130($130)
5 times a day454km (282 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€25($25)
twice daily447km (278 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€80($80)
on demand444km (276 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