How to travel from Metz to Perpignan, France

The distance between Metz and Perpignan is around 905km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Metz 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 PerpignanMetz if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €580($580)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance905km (562 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Metz to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €580 ($580).

The distance between Metz and Perpignan is around 905km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 758km (471 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Metz and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €580 ($580).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Metz and Perpignan. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Metz and Perpignan. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Metz and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Metz and Perpignan. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Metz to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Perpignan

Transport options from Metz to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 50m
€580($580)
hourly953km (592 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane4h 55m
€410($410)
every 20 mins932km (579 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,247km (775 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train5h 25m
€565($565)
once daily984km (612 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€205($205)
3 times a week1,209km (751 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch8h 60m
€175($175)
twice daily1,116km (693 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 40m
€52($52)
once daily922km (573 miles)
Bus via Strasbourg Interscambio14h 40m
€73($73)
once a week1,158km (720 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€165($165)
on demand905km (562 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Metz and Perpignan

Airlines

Bus companies

Train operators

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