How to travel from Nantes to Perpignan, France

The distance between Nantes and Perpignan is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

9 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance788km (490 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Nantes and Perpignan is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Nantes and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Perpignan. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch and Narbonne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nantes and Perpignan. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 8hrs, 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 Nantes and Perpignan. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Toulouse. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nantes and Perpignan. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Nantes and Perpignan. The distance is around 788km (490 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Perpignan

Transport options from Nantes to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 30m
€180($180)
every 20 mins766km (476 miles)
Fly to Barcelona (BCN), Train3h 60m
€135($135)
every 20 mins919km (571 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train4h 10m
€185($185)
hourly691km (429 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€225($225)
every 4 hours776km (482 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train5h 5m
€165($165)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€200($200)
4 times a week1,278km (794 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 55m
€125($125)
4 times a day806km (501 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€46($46)
4 times a day809km (503 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand788km (490 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