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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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$208 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Madrid to Perpignan:
A bus is $156 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Perpignan costing on average $208 (€169).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
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.
48226:30 AM10h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$361One-way0 transfers
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48226:30 AM10h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
0972512:50 PM5h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:55 PMPerpignan station$2071One-way0 transfers
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097258:22 AM9h33Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:55 PMPerpignan station$1581One-way1 transfer
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097258:50 AM9h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:55 PMPerpignan station$1611One-way1 transfer
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097259:57 AM7h58Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:55 PMPerpignan station$1721One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:14 AM11h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:29 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$421One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:55 AM12h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$451One-way1 transfer
541528:35 AM11h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:20 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Perpignan:
A bus is $156 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Perpignan costing on average $208 (€169).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 20m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Perpignan by bus.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Perpignan by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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