Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Madrid to Perpignan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €123.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€169 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Perpignan
How to get from Madrid to Perpignan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Perpignan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · NormalCheapest
Normal · NormalFastest
09725Other options
06121+
09725
06111+
09725
06091+
09725
06021+
Normal
06121+
Normal
06141+
NormalFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30
Jan 31
Feb 01
Feb 02
Feb 03
Feb 04
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Perpignan.

There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Perpignan: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Perpignan from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Perpignan:
Taking a bus costs $53 (€48) less than taking a train, which costs on average $81 (€73) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Perpignan from Madrid is by train, which takes on average 4 h 31 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 10 h 29 min of travel time.
The distance from Madrid to Perpignan is approximately 374 miles (604 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Perpignan is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Madrid to Perpignan as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Perpignan:
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
- Trains mostly leave from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and tend to arrive in Perpignan.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Perpignan:
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus to go to Perpignan by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Madrid to Perpignan tickets on Omio for $28 (€25).
- Travel with iryo, Renfe AVE INT, AVE or Renfe Viajeros for trains to Perpignan. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Viajeros Madrid to Perpignan tickets on Omio for $79 (€71).
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Perpignan with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Perpignan with BlaBlaCar Bus with 2 direct buses per day.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Perpignan with Renfe AVE INT or Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Perpignan tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Travelling from Madrid to Perpignan: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
