How to travel from Lille to Perpignan, France

The distance between Lille and Perpignan is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lille 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 PerpignanLille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Perpignan (PGF).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)

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Train

Take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,064km (661 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Lille to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Lille and Perpignan is around 889km (552 miles).

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Lille and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Perpignan is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 6h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Perpignan. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Lille and Perpignan. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Perpignan. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Perpignan (PGF). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lille and Perpignan with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Volotea fly between Lille and Perpignan. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Perpignan (PGF). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Lille to Perpignan typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Perpignan (PGF).

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 Lille and Perpignan. The distance is around 1,064km (661 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Perpignan

Transport options from Lille to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 30m
€270($270)
hourly889km (552 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€235($235)
hourly1,017km (632 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train5h 15m
€170($170)
once daily1,156km (718 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€170($170)
once a week1,113km (692 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€55($55)
once daily1,119km (695 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€190($190)
on demand1,064km (661 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