How to travel from Reims to Perpignan, France

The distance between Reims and Perpignan is around 844km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Reims to Perpignan 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 and Plane

Take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Orleans Bus Station and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance936km (582 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Reims to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Reims and Perpignan is around 844km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 735km (456 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Reims and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Perpignan. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Bastille and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Reims and Perpignan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Reims and Perpignan. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orleans Bus Station and Georges Pompidou. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Reims and Perpignan. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Reims and Perpignan. The distance is around 936km (582 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Perpignan

Transport options from Reims to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€320($320)
every 3 hours844km (524 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane3h 50m
€280($280)
every 20 mins905km (562 miles)
Train to Paris-Est, plane4h 55m
€180($180)
every 20 mins921km (573 miles)
Train to Paris-Est, plane5h 25m
€235($235)
every 3 hours965km (600 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€180($180)
5 times a day1,040km (646 miles)
Bus
15h 25m
€37($37)
4 times a week1,055km (656 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€170($170)
on demand936km (582 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