How to travel from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan, France

The distance between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan is around 299km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 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 PerpignanMarseille Provence Airport (MRS) if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance299km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan is around 299km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix-en-Provence Gare TGV. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence Gare TGV and Marseille St Charles. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Perpignan from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is to drive which will take 2h 55m and cost around €54 ($54).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 3h 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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan. The distance is around 299km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) and Perpignan

Transport options from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€110($110)
every 20 mins547km (340 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train3h 45m
€355($355)
hourly535km (332 miles)
Train
3h 20m
€52($52)
once daily337km (210 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
€40($40)
5 times a week352km (218 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€54($54)
on demand299km (185 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