The distance between La Rochelle and Perpignan is around 625km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 Perpignan → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Narbonne and then to Perpignan.
Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Perpignan.
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between La Rochelle and Perpignan is around 625km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 501km (311 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from La Rochelle and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Perpignan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Perpignan. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Perpignan. The distance is around 625km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 908km (564 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 55m | €210($210) | 4 times a day | 832km (517 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 664km (413 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | €38($38) | once daily | 636km (395 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | €110($110) | on demand | 625km (389 miles) |
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The following major airports near Perpignan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.