How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Perpignan, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan is around 761km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 PerpignanLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle then Toulouse and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance773km (480 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan is around 761km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon, Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle and Toulouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 4h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan. The distance is around 773km (480 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Perpignan

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 55m
€160($160)
4 times a day878km (546 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 20m
€145($145)
every 20 mins1,031km (641 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 35m
€140($140)
every 3 hours803km (499 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 30m
€205($205)
every 4 hours888km (552 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 30m
€180($180)
once daily1,134km (705 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€120($120)
4 times a day766km (476 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€54($54)
5 times a week761km (473 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€140($140)
on demand773km (480 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