How to travel from Perpignan to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Perpignan and Bordeaux is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Perpignan to Bordeaux 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 BordeauxPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Barcelona-Sants, Fly

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Narbonne and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance449km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Perpignan and Bordeaux is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Perpignan and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Bordeaux. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Bordeaux. Buses run every 20 mins 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 Perpignan to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

How do I get from Perpignan to Bordeaux

Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Bordeaux

Transport options from Perpignan to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Barcelona-Sants, Fly + 3 similar
3h 50m
€100($100)
every 20 mins660km (410 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€250($250)
every 20 mins1,318km (819 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly5h 15m
€145($145)
once daily846km (526 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane5h 25m
€345($345)
hourly1,072km (666 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€72($72)
every 4 hours470km (292 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€25($25)
every 20 mins450km (279 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€81($81)
on demand449km (279 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux