- Must visit
Musée d'Art Hyacinthe Rigaud
Perpignan’s main fine arts museum, known for works linked to Hyacinthe Rigaud and collections spanning Gothic to modern art.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Perpignan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Perpignan will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 21 buses that leave Marseille for Perpignan on Sun, Jun 21, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
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4821Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Perpignan:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Perpignan costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $93 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€62). The journey takes 4h 19m versus 3h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:14AM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Perpignan buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3135 | 1:25 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h40 | 6:05 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4733 · 3176 | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 5h10 | 8:10 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
51022 · 50891 | 5:10 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 5h10 | 10:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
50590 · 50891 | 5:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 5h05 | 10:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 5h20 | 10:50 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h40 | 3:20 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4349 | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h59 | 4:14 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3183 | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h50 | 4:05 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h59 | 4:14 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h50 | 4:05 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h50 | 4:05 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
4731 | 6:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h55 | 10:30 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h55 | 10:30 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h55 | 10:30 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 5h20 | 2:00 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
93117 | 9:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h10 | 2:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4821 | 10:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h10 | 2:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h10 | 2:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Marseille to Perpignan run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Perpignan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Perpignan trip today.
Perpignan’s main fine arts museum, known for works linked to Hyacinthe Rigaud and collections spanning Gothic to modern art.
Museum of Catalan traditions inside the Palais des Rois de Majorque complex, focusing on local history, costume, and identity.
Large former convent now used for major photography and visual art exhibitions, especially during the city’s festival season.
Lively historic square framed by landmark buildings, ideal for appreciating the old center’s architecture and atmosphere.
Heart of the old town, with narrow lanes, heritage buildings, and many of the city’s most photogenic urban scenes.
Walkable riverside area through central Perpignan, useful for scenic city views and easy links between major sights.
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.
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.
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.
Established restaurant in the old center known for creative market cuisine, elegant plating, and a cozy dining room popular with locals and visitors.
Well-known contemporary restaurant focused on seasonal Roussillon produce, with refined cuisine and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
A longstanding traditional address serving hearty Catalan specialties in a rustic setting. A good choice for discovering regional dishes in central Perpignan.
Generally cheaper than Paris and the Riviera. Meals and coffee are moderate, while central hotels rise in summer.
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.
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Perpignan Gare Routière, Perpignan -> Perpignan Centre, Perpignan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille 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.

Most Marseille to Perpignan buses use the Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Perpignan, Gare routière station pair, with some services arriving at Perpignan, Péage de Perpignan-Sud Sortie N°42. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Perpignan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station), Bistro Provence (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
Available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Elevators, ramps.
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence is 3 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Brioche Dorée (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering cash withdrawal services.
Ticket office support is available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence.
Available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Elevators, ramps.
Perpignan, Gare routière is 1 km from Perpignan city centre. Public transport options include:
Perpignan, Gare routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro du Sud (0.3 km), Le Petit Bistro (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Perpignan, Gare routière.
Available at Perpignan, Gare routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perpignan, Gare routière: Elevators, ramps.
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