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Perpignan’s main fine arts museum, known for works linked to Hyacinthe Rigaud and collections spanning Gothic to modern art.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cerbère to Perpignan
Showing times and prices for Jun 18
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
20 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
36 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cerbère to Perpignan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cerbère to Perpignan will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Cerbère for Perpignan on Thu, Jun 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:00 AM0h10Cerbère9:10 AMPerpignan$21One-way0 transfers- 8:20 AM0h20Cerbère8:40 AMPerpignan$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 PM0h30Cerbère6:10 PMPerpignan$41One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 AM0h30Cerbère7:20 AMPerpignan$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 AM0h10Cerbère8:50 AMPerpignan$51One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM0h10Cerbère9:10 AMPerpignan$21One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 AM0h10Cerbère8:50 AMPerpignan$51One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 AM0h20Cerbère8:40 AMPerpignan$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 PM0h30Cerbère6:10 PMPerpignan$41One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 AM0h30Cerbère7:20 AMPerpignan$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cerbère to Perpignan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cerbère 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 bus which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $1, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Cerbère to Perpignan is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Cerbère to Perpignan:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cerbère to Perpignan costing on average $14 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from Cerbère to Perpignan is by bus with an average journey time of 17m.
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Train takes on average 38m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cerbère and Perpignan including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cerbère to Perpignan among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (17m by bus vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Cerbère to Perpignan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:57AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Live departures
Cerbère to Perpignan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cerbère to Perpignan buses for today, Wednesday, June 17. 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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| 8:00 AM Cerbère | 0h20 | 8:20 AM Perpignan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Cerbère | 0h20 | 12:20 PM Perpignan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Cerbère | 0h20 | 4:20 PM Perpignan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Cerbère | 0h10 | 4:10 PM Perpignan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM Cerbère | 0h10 | 7:40 PM Perpignan | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cerbère to Perpignan
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Buses from Cerbère to Perpignan run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $1 (€1) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:20, the last at 10:55. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 1h 33m.
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 (€1)
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average bus duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 33m |
First bus 8:20 AM |
Last bus 10:55 AM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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 (€1)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales from Cerbère to PerpignanYou can travel by bus between Cerbère to Perpignan with BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales for as low as $1 (€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
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
SNCF Bus frequency
2 a day
liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales frequency
3 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
Casa Pairal
Museum of Catalan traditions inside the Palais des Rois de Majorque complex, focusing on local history, costume, and identity.
- Recommended
Le Couvent des Minimes
Large former convent now used for major photography and visual art exhibitions, especially during the city’s festival season.
- Must visit
Place de la Loge
Lively historic square framed by landmark buildings, ideal for appreciating the old center’s architecture and atmosphere.
- Recommended
Le Quartier Saint-Jean
Heart of the old town, with narrow lanes, heritage buildings, and many of the city’s most photogenic urban scenes.
- Recommended
Bords de la Basse
Walkable riverside area through central Perpignan, useful for scenic city views and easy links between major sights.
Boles De Picolat
Traditional Catalan meatballs simmered in a tomato and olive sauce, often served with white beans. It is one of the signature dishes of French Catalonia around Perpignan.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Escalivada
A Catalan dish of fire-roasted eggplant, peppers, and onions dressed with olive oil. It is simple, local, and commonly served as a starter or side.
- Gluten-free
Anchois De Collioure
Anchovies from nearby Collioure, prepared salted or marinated. They are a celebrated local specialty of the Roussillon coast often enjoyed as tapas or in salads.
Le Figuier
Established restaurant in the old center known for creative market cuisine, elegant plating, and a cozy dining room popular with locals and visitors.
La Galinette
Well-known contemporary restaurant focused on seasonal Roussillon produce, with refined cuisine and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Casa Sansa
A longstanding traditional address serving hearty Catalan specialties in a rustic setting. A good choice for discovering regional dishes in central Perpignan.
Euro
Generally cheaper than Paris and the Riviera. Meals and coffee are moderate, while central hotels rise in summer.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 10-15 for kebab, sandwich, or lunch deal.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 2-3.50 for an espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated but not required; small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
Sankeo
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 1.30 EUR
- Day pass
- 4.00 EUR
To the city center
Perpignan Gare Routière, Perpignan -> Perpignan Centre, Perpignan
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- You can buy Sankéo tickets on board and at official sales points; check whether your bus accepts bank card payment before boarding.
- The Sankéo app is useful for route planning, real-time departures, and network information across Perpignan Métropole.
FAQs: Bus from Cerbère to Perpignan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cerbère 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 Cerbère to Perpignan can start from as little as $14 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cerbère to Perpignan is $14 (€11) ; 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 Cerbère to Perpignan is 1h 33m to travel the 22 miles (36 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 Cerbère to Perpignan leaves at 8:20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cerbère to Perpignan leaves at 10:55 AM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Cerbère 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 Cerbère 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 Cerbère and Perpignan and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Perpignan from Cerbère is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 33m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cerbère to Perpignan is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cerbère and Perpignan including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Cerbère to Perpignan has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Cerbère 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 Cerbère 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 Cerbère to Perpignan.
No, luggage for the bus from Cerbère to Perpignan needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Cerbère to Perpignan.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cerbère to Perpignan.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Cerbère to Perpignan.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Cerbère to Perpignan.
Since both Cerbère 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 Cerbère 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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