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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Perpignan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Perpignan:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Perpignan costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96. The journey takes 9h 36m versus 6h 56m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Alicante to Perpignan
How to get from Alicante to Perpignan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Perpignan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal12:45 PM11h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare SNCF$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal12:45 PM11h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare SNCF$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus3:15 PM10h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses1:40 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal12:45 PM11h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$901One-way1 transfer
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Normal12:45 PM11h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$901One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:45 PM11h25Alicante, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Perpignan:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Perpignan costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Perpignan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Perpignan station.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Perpignan by bus.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Perpignan by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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