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Compare bus and train for Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $1, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $3 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan is a train with an average price of $3.
This is compared to other travel options from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan costing on average $9.
The fastest way to travel from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan is by train with an average journey time of 17m.
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Argelès-sur-Mer and Perpignan including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about -1h -3m sooner (25m by bus vs 22m by car) and save roughly $-3.02 compared to fuel and tolls ($9 vs $6). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 06:39AM | Arrival Time 07:11AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 06:49AM | Arrival Time 07:18AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 07:33AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 08:04AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 0h29 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 11:08AM | Arrival Time 11:57AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 12:52PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h33 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 03:59PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 04:59PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 05:59PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 06:34PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 06:59PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 11:00 AM Argelès-sur-Mer | 0h20 | 11:20 AM Perpignan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:50 PM Argelès-sur-Mer | 0h30 | 1:20 PM Perpignan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 PM Argelès-sur-Mer | 0h10 | 5:20 PM Perpignan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan
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Buses from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan run on average 5 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 but you can travel from only $1 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:18, the last at 11:08. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 29m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $1
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 29m |
First bus 9:18 AM |
Last bus 11:08 AM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $1
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales from Argelès-sur-Mer to PerpignanYou can travel by bus between Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan with BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales for as low as $1. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
SNCF Bus
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
49m
Cheapest Price
$9
SNCF Bus frequency
2 a day
liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
29m
liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales frequency
12 a day
Complete guide to Perpignan
Things to do in Perpignan
Discover the best of Perpignan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Perpignan trip today.
- Recommended
Musée Casa Pairal
City museum inside the Castillet, presenting Perpignan's history, Catalan identity, and panoramic views from one of the city's symbols.
- Recommended
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Perpignan
Natural history museum featuring regional fauna, geology, and scientific collections, useful for understanding local landscapes and biodiversity.
- Must visit
Place de la Loge
Lively central square lined with palms and cafés, ideal for people-watching and orientation between major shopping streets and old-town monuments.
- Recommended
Rue Paratilla
Main pedestrian shopping street through the historic center, useful for strolling between landmarks while seeing everyday urban life in Perpignan.
- Recommended
Saint-Jacques District
Historic quarter with narrow lanes, traditional houses, and strong Catalan character, best explored on foot for atmosphere and local heritage.
- Gluten-free
Bullinada
A Catalan fish stew with potatoes, garlic and olive oil. It reflects Perpignan’s coastal Catalan roots and is a classic local comfort dish.
- Gluten-free
Cargolade
A rustic Catalan casserole of snails, sausage and cured pork. It is a proud Roussillon specialty often shared at festive meals.
- Gluten-free
Morue À La Catalane
Salt cod cooked with potatoes, garlic and olive oil. This simple Catalan staple is traditional in French Catalonia and nearby inland villages.
La Galinette
Refined Michelin-starred dining known for creative tasting menus, polished service and a contemporary setting in central Perpignan.
Le 17
Well-regarded bistro serving seasonal French dishes with local products. Relaxed atmosphere and reliable cooking make it a strong casual choice.
Le Divil
Traditional Catalan brasserie style venue appreciated for regional dishes, grilled meats and a lively local atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Nice or Paris, while local buses and trains stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or casual lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €2.00-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
Sankeo
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.30
- Day pass
- €4.50
To the city center
Perpignan Gare routière -> Place de la Loge, Perpignan
- Distance
- 850 m
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buy tickets in the Sankéo app or at ticket machines before boarding; validation is required on buses.
- Contactless bank card payment on board is not reliably documented across the network; use the app, ticket machines, or approved sales points.
FAQs: Bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Perpignan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan can start from as little as $9 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan is $9 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan is 29m to travel the 12 miles (20 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan leaves at 9:18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan leaves at 11:08 AM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan with BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan, you can count on BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales for the best way to get you to Perpignan. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Argelès-sur-Mer and Perpignan and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Perpignan from Argelès-sur-Mer is worth doing with a journey time of 29m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Argelès-sur-Mer and Perpignan including taking a bus and train.
No, the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Perpignan are:
- Palace of the Kings of Majorca, a 13th-century fortress offering panoramic views and historical insights
- Perpignan Cathedral, a Gothic-style cathedral known for its impressive architecture and religious significance
- Castillet, a historic gate and former prison that now serves as a museum and city symbol
- Le Campo Santo, a medieval cloister and cemetery with a serene atmosphere and cultural events
- Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud, an art museum housing works by local and international artists, including Picasso and Dufy.
The best things to do in Perpignan include:
- Explore the vibrant local markets, where you can sample regional delicacies and purchase unique souvenirs
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Jardin de la Miranda, a beautiful garden offering a peaceful retreat in the city
- Attend a performance at the Théâtre de l'Archipel, a modern venue hosting a variety of cultural events
- Discover the local wine scene with a tasting tour at nearby vineyards
- Take a guided walking tour to learn about Perpignan's rich history and architectural heritage.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan.
No, luggage for the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan.
Since both Argelès-sur-Mer and Perpignan are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Argelès-sur-Mer to Perpignan among Omio's users.
France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Perpignan, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas such as markets and public transportation. Common scams include distraction techniques where individuals create diversions to steal belongings. It is advisable to stay vigilant in busy spots and avoid displaying valuables openly. Additionally, travelers should use official taxi services to prevent overcharging.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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