How to travel from Lyon to Perpignan

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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Perpignan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 231 miles (373 km)

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Driving

$68

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$152

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 6m

Average total duration

5h 36m

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30m

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4h 35m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Perpignan is a bus with an average price of $36.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Perpignan:

A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Perpignan costing on average $68.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Perpignan is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lyon and Perpignan including taking a train and bus.

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from Lyon to Perpignan

How to get from Lyon to Perpignan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Perpignan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • InternorteNormal
    10:45 PM5h40
    Lyon
    4:25 AMPerpignan, Gare routière
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • InternorteNormal
    10:45 PM5h40
    Lyon
    4:25 AMPerpignan, Gare routière
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AVE09742
    2:35 PM3h18
    Lyon Part Dieu
    5:53 PMPerpignan station
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6821+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876407
    6:40 AM4h10
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:50 AMPerpignan station
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6825+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876263
    6:10 PM3h43
    Lyon Part Dieu
    9:53 PMPerpignan station
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9715+TER17582 · 886121
    2:20 PM5h37
    Lyon Part Dieu
    7:57 PMPerpignan station
    $1121One-way
    2 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 PM5h40
    Lyon
    4:25 AMPerpignan, Gare routière
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • InternorteNormal
    5:15 AM4h59
    Lyon
    10:14 AMPerpignan, Gare routière
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:15 AM4h59
    Lyon
    10:14 AMPerpignan, Gare routière
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Perpignan

Travel to Perpignan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Perpignan.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Perpignan including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Perpignan is a bus with an average price of $36.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Perpignan:

A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Perpignan costing on average $68.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Perpignan is by train with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 36m.

The distance from Lyon to Perpignan is approximately 231 miles (373 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Perpignan is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Perpignan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Perpignan:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Perpignan station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Perpignan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Perpignan by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Perpignan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Perpignan with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Perpignan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Toulouse, Madrid, Lille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Perpignan and these popular destinations at a great price.

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