How to travel from Nice to Perpignan, France

The distance between Nice and Perpignan is around 474km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Perpignan by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance474km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Nice to Perpignan by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Nice and Perpignan is around 474km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Nice and Perpignan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nice and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Nice and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Perpignan. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Nice and Perpignan. The distance is around 474km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Perpignan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Nice to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Perpignan

Transport options from Nice to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 20m
€155($155)
hourly701km (435 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€105($105)
once daily568km (353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€27($27)
once daily484km (301 miles)
Bus to Perpignan6h 45m
€21($21)
4 times a week520km (323 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€85($85)
on demand474km (295 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