How to travel from Strasbourg to Perpignan, France
The distance between Strasbourg and Perpignan is around 838km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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 Perpignan → Strasbourg if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Girona (GRO), Train
Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden Baden (FKB) to Girona (GRO) then take the train to Perpignan.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€160($160)
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Perpignan.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
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Bus
Take the bus to Perpignan.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Perpignan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Perpignan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Strasbourg and Perpignan is around 838km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Strasbourg and Perpignan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Perpignan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Perpignan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Perpignan. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Perpignan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Perpignan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Strasbourg and Perpignan. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Strasbourg and Perpignan with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 40m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Perpignan. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Perpignan. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Narbonne and then to Perpignan. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Strasbourg and Perpignan. The distance is around 938km (583 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Perpignan is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Perpignan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Girona (GRO), Train + 4 similar | 3h 50m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 1,029km (640 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €200($200) | hourly | 964km (599 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), train | 4h 35m | €350($350) | once daily | 838km (521 miles) |
| Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train | 4h 60m | €195($195) | once daily | 946km (588 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 1,158km (719 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €150($150) | once daily | 973km (605 miles) |
| Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 7h 50m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 972km (604 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 40m | €50($50) | twice daily | 991km (616 miles) |
| Bus via Lyon Perrache | 13h 25m | €54($54) | once daily | 969km (602 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €170($170) | on demand | 938km (583 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.
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Perpignan
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Perpignan
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Perpignan