How to travel from Rouen to Perpignan, France

The distance between Rouen and Perpignan is around 835km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rouen 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 St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris La Défense and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Rouen and Perpignan is around 835km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (474 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Rouen and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Perpignan. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Perpignan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Rouen and Perpignan. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris La Défense and Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Perpignan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Perpignan (PGF). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Rouen and Perpignan. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Perpignan

Transport options from Rouen to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
€295($295)
hourly835km (519 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 10m
€265($265)
every 20 mins949km (590 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 20m
€155($155)
every 20 mins913km (567 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 55m
€205($205)
hourly957km (594 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€160($160)
5 times a day1,035km (643 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 15m
€42($42)
every 20 mins1,022km (635 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport14h 20m
€45($45)
twice a week1,052km (654 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€170($170)
on demand935km (581 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