How to travel from Lyon to Perpignan, France

The distance between Lyon and Perpignan is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon 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

Take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byRenfe SNCF+ 1 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance449km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Lyon and Perpignan is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lyon and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Perpignan is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon 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 Lyon and Perpignan. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.

Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Lyon and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Perpignan. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Lyon to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Perpignan

Transport options from Lyon to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€60($60)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 15m
€155($155)
hourly620km (385 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€25($25)
every 4 hours453km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€81($81)
on demand449km (279 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