How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Perpignan, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan is around 725km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Perpignan by plane, 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 PerpignanSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €585($585)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Toulouse and then to Perpignan.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perpignan.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance852km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Perpignan by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan is around 725km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (403 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Perpignan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan. The distance is around 852km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Perpignan

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Perpignan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 5m
€155($155)
4 times a day830km (516 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€200($200)
hourly725km (451 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€140($140)
every 20 mins983km (611 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 50m
€135($135)
hourly754km (469 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 45m
€175($175)
once daily1,086km (675 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 50m
€585($585)
twice a week1,341km (833 miles)
Train via Nantes9h 35m
€130($130)
4 times a day869km (540 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 25m
€58($58)
5 times a day873km (542 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus16h 35m
€100($100)
twice daily1,035km (643 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€155($155)
on demand852km (529 miles)

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Airlines

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