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Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Perpignan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Barcelona to Perpignan:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Perpignan costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 21m 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 Barcelona to Perpignan
How to get from Barcelona to Perpignan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Perpignan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31548:10 PM2h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:30 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$111One-way0 transfers
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31548:10 PM2h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:30 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
097378:14 AM1h23Barcelona Sants9:37 AMPerpignan station$651One-way0 transfers
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097254:31 PM1h24Barcelona Sants5:55 PMPerpignan station$541One-way0 transfers
97064:24 PM1h26Barcelona Sants5:50 PMPerpignan station$621One-way0 transfers
97089:26 AM1h26Barcelona Sants10:52 AMPerpignan station$1191One-way0 transfers
31589:15 PM2h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:35 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$111One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 PM2h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:10 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$111One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 PM2h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:10 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Perpignan:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Perpignan costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Perpignan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Perpignan station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Perpignan by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Itabus, Internorte, Gipsyy, Infobus, Sindbad to go to Perpignan by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 38 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Itabus, Internorte, Gipsyy, Infobus, Sindbad.
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