How to travel from Perpignan to Belfort, France

The distance between Perpignan and Belfort is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Perpignan to Belfort 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 BelfortPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Mulhouse and then to Belfort.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Belfort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Perpignan and Belfort is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Perpignan and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Belfort. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Perpignan and Belfort. Trains depart once daily 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 Perpignan and Belfort. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mulhouse. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Perpignan and Belfort. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Perpignan and Belfort. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Belfort

Transport options from Perpignan to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4hrs
€175($175)
every 20 mins773km (480 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane4h 50m
€220($220)
every 20 mins1,098km (682 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane5hrs
€205($205)
hourly953km (592 miles)
Train to Girona, plane5h 25m
€185($185)
every 20 mins1,188km (738 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane5h 50m
€225($225)
every 20 mins1,233km (766 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€135($135)
once daily833km (517 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 40m
€105($105)
once daily784km (487 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€57($57)
6 times a week905km (562 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€140($140)
on demand787km (489 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort