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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 $14. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lyon to Perpignan:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Perpignan costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Perpignan
How to get from Lyon to Perpignan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Perpignan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal5:15 AM4h59Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:14 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal5:15 AM4h59Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:14 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
097422:35 PM3h18Lyon Part Dieu5:53 PMPerpignan station$1011One-way0 transfers
Other options
6805 · 62218:06 AM3h51Lyon Part Dieu11:57 AMPerpignan station$1421One-way1 transfer
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869859:40 AM5h10Lyon Part Dieu2:50 PMPerpignan station$1401One-way1 transfer
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8762636:10 PM3h43Lyon Part Dieu9:53 PMPerpignan station$1301One-way1 transfer
Normal5:15 AM4h59Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:14 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$431One-way0 transfers
9312910:30 AM6h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:05 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM6h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:00 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Perpignan:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Perpignan costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros to go to Perpignan by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Perpignan by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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