How to travel from Perpignan to Lyon, France

The distance between Perpignan and Lyon is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perpignan to Lyon by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byRenfe SNCF+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Narbonne and then to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

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

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Perpignan and Lyon is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Perpignan and Lyon 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 Lyon is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Perpignan and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.

Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Perpignan and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Perpignan and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Lyon. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m 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 Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Narbonne and then to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. 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 Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Lyon

Transport options from Perpignan to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€60($60)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€155($155)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€17($17)
every 20 mins450km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€81($81)
on demand449km (279 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon