How to travel from Poitiers to Perpignan, France

The distance between Poitiers and Perpignan is around 693km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Poitiers to Perpignan by train, plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance693km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Perpignan by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Poitiers and Perpignan is around 693km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Poitiers and Perpignan by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Narbonne. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Perpignan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Poitiers and Perpignan. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Perpignan. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Poitiers and Perpignan. The distance is around 693km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Perpignan

Transport options from Poitiers to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€195($195)
every 20 mins799km (497 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€350($350)
every 20 mins993km (617 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€125($125)
every 4 hours717km (445 miles)
Train via Angouleme6h 5m
€125($125)
once daily697km (433 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€41($41)
twice daily700km (435 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€125($125)
on demand693km (430 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