- Must visit
Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud
Fine arts museum with paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Gothic era to the 20th century in a refined urban mansion.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Perpignan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Perpignan will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 35 trains that leave Madrid for Perpignan on Fri, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 605 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 48 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$207 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Madrid to Perpignan:
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Perpignan costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
You'll arrive about 1h 46m sooner (5h 36m by train vs 7h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $207 (€169) compared to roughly $151 (€124) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Perpignan trains for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06021+ Normal | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h28 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06021+ Normal | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h28 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06021+ Normal | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h28 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06161+ Normal | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h33 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06161+ Normal | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h33 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06161+ Normal | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h33 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06171+ Normal | 5:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 6h48 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06171+ Normal | 5:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h37 | 12:59 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06171+ Normal | 5:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 6h48 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06181+ Normal | 6:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h43 | 2:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06181+ Normal | 6:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h43 | 2:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06015+ Normal | 7:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 6h46 | 2:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06015+ Normal | 7:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 6h46 | 2:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
06261+ Normal | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h11 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06261+ Normal | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h16 | 5:25 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06261+ Normal | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h11 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06071+ Normal | 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h58 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06071+ Normal | 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h58 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06071+ Normal | 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h33 | 2:55 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06081+ Normal | 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h58 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06081+ Normal | 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h58 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06081+ 9706 | 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h27 | 5:49 PM Perpignan station | 1 transfer | |
06281+ Normal | 8:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h30 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06281+ 9706 | 8:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h59 | 5:49 PM Perpignan station | 1 transfer | |
06281+ Normal | 8:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h30 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h23 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h28 | 5:25 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06011+ Normal | 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h23 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06111+ Normal | 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h58 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06111+ Normal | 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h48 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06111+ Normal | 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h58 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06121+ Normal | 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h58 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06121+ Normal | 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h48 | 12:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
06121+ Normal | 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 7h58 | 8:20 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
09725 | 12:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 5h05 | 5:55 PM Perpignan station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Madrid to Perpignan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $132 (€108) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 18:32. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $132 (€108) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 6:32 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Perpignan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Perpignan trip today.
Fine arts museum with paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Gothic era to the 20th century in a refined urban mansion.
City museum inside the Castillet, presenting Perpignan's history, Catalan identity, and panoramic views from one of the city's symbols.
Natural history museum featuring regional fauna, geology, and scientific collections, useful for understanding local landscapes and biodiversity.
Lively central square lined with palms and cafés, ideal for people-watching and orientation between major shopping streets and old-town monuments.
Main pedestrian shopping street through the historic center, useful for strolling between landmarks while seeing everyday urban life in Perpignan.
Historic quarter with narrow lanes, traditional houses, and strong Catalan character, best explored on foot for atmosphere and local heritage.
A Catalan fish stew with potatoes, garlic and olive oil. It reflects Perpignan’s coastal Catalan roots and is a classic local comfort dish.
A rustic Catalan casserole of snails, sausage and cured pork. It is a proud Roussillon specialty often shared at festive meals.
Salt cod cooked with potatoes, garlic and olive oil. This simple Catalan staple is traditional in French Catalonia and nearby inland villages.
Refined Michelin-starred dining known for creative tasting menus, polished service and a contemporary setting in central Perpignan.
Well-regarded bistro serving seasonal French dishes with local products. Relaxed atmosphere and reliable cooking make it a strong casual choice.
Traditional Catalan brasserie style venue appreciated for regional dishes, grilled meats and a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Nice or Paris, while local buses and trains stay reasonably priced for tourists.
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.
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