How to travel from Perpignan to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Perpignan and Verdon Gorge is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgePerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Verdon Gorge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Perpignan and Verdon Gorge is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (187 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Perpignan and Verdon Gorge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Perpignan and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 60m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Perpignan and Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Perpignan to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 50m
€255($255)
once daily542km (337 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 60m
€120($120)
twice daily467km (290 miles)
Bus via Marseille - St-Charles Bus station7h 10m
€115($115)
5 times a week463km (288 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 25m
€150($150)
once daily454km (282 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€75($75)
on demand419km (260 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge