How to travel from Rennes to Perpignan, France

The distance between Rennes and Perpignan is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Rennes 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.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance899km (559 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €420 ($420).

The distance between Rennes and Perpignan is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 700km (435 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Rennes and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €420 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon TGV. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Rennes and Perpignan. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rennes and Perpignan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan. 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 Rennes and Perpignan. The distance is around 899km (559 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Perpignan

Transport options from Rennes to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 35m
€420($420)
every 20 mins841km (522 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train4h 25m
€255($255)
hourly782km (486 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€205($205)
every 20 mins915km (569 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train5h 20m
€245($245)
once daily1,090km (678 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 25m
€210($210)
every 3 hours840km (522 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€205($205)
once daily1,257km (781 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch8hrs
€195($195)
twice a week1,256km (780 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€49($49)
every 20 mins910km (566 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand899km (559 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