How to travel from Menton to Perpignan, France

The distance between Menton and Perpignan is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Perpignan (PGF).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance505km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Menton to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Menton and Perpignan is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Menton and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Perpignan is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Menton and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Menton and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place d'Armes Monaco and Aéroport Terminal 2 Nice. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Menton and Perpignan. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Menton and Perpignan. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Perpignan (PGF) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Menton to Perpignan. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Menton to Perpignan typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Menton and Perpignan. The distance is around 505km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Perpignan

Transport options from Menton to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 40m
€270($270)
hourly1,383km (859 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€120($120)
every 20 mins724km (450 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
€165($165)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€110($110)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€23($23)
4 times a week556km (345 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand505km (314 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