- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$168
Average price
$225
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
426 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Périgueux to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Périgueux to Paris will cost around $225 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $168.
It's difficult to get from Périgueux to Paris without transferring at least once.
3750+
3665+
L32 (865232)
8530+
L31 (865311)
8536+
L31 (865559)
8588+
L31 (865331)
8534+
D31 (865555)
8534+
D31 (865555)
8530+
L31 (865311)
8588+
L31 (865331)
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L31 (865331)
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L31 (865559)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Périgueux to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Périgueux to Paris:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Périgueux to Paris costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Périgueux to Paris costing on average $182 (€148).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
The journey is about 24m faster (5h 29m by train vs 5h 53m by car) and roughly $41 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 (€68) vs $125 (€102)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Périgueux to Paris trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8540+ L31 (865321) | Delayed 1:51 PM 2:07 PMPérigueux station | 3h49 | 5:56 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
8514+ L31 (865323) | Delayed 4:46 PM 4:08 PMPérigueux station | 4h55 | 9:03 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
3674+ L31 (868218) | 4:32 PM Périgueux station | 4h59 | 9:31 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
L31 (865311)+ 8530 | 8:07 AM Périgueux station | 3h49 | 11:56 AM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
D31 (865555)+ 8534 | 10:33 AM Périgueux station | 3h49 | 2:22 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
L31 (865559)+ 8536 | 12:05 PM Périgueux station | 3h59 | 4:04 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Périgueux to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 264 miles (426 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 264 miles (426 km) |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 4:31 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
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A Hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, staircases, and cinematic city views. One of Paris’s most atmospheric walking areas.
A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for grand urban scenery and flagship stores.
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The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
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Luxury fine-dining restaurant at Le Bristol Paris, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional service, and elegant surroundings.
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