The distance between Montpellier and Perpignan is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perpignan → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan.
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Take the bus to Perpignan.
There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Montpellier and Perpignan is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Montpellier and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Perpignan is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Perpignan. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Perpignan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier and Perpignan. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 20m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Perpignan. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Montpellier and Perpignan. The distance is around 154km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Narbonne + 1 similar | 1h 45m | €28($28) | hourly | 161km (100 miles) |
Train | 1h 55m | €25($25) | every 4 hours | 161km (100 miles) |
Bus | 2h 20m | €11($11) | 5 times a day | 151km (94 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €28($28) | on demand | 154km (95 miles) |
The following major airports near Perpignan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.