How to travel from Paris to Perpignan, France

The distance between Paris and Perpignan is around 845km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris 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.

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Train

Take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Perpignan.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance845km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Paris to Perpignan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Paris and Perpignan is around 845km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (427 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Paris and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Perpignan is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 5hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Paris and Perpignan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Paris and Perpignan. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 11h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Perpignan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Paris and Perpignan. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Paris to Perpignan

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Perpignan

Transport options from Paris to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€140($140)
5 times a day890km (553 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€27($27)
every 20 mins883km (548 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€150($150)
on demand845km (525 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