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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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $161.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$161 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $121 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Perpignan costing on average $161 (€130).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
You'll arrive about 1h 45m sooner (5h 37m by train vs 7h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $161 (€130) compared to roughly $155 (€125) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 48226:30 AM10h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
0972512:50 PM5h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:55 PMPerpignan station$1101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 06161+Normal4:37 PM7h33Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$651One-way1 transfer
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Normal4:37 PM7h33Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$651One-way1 transfer - 06151+Normal3:52 PM8h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$651One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:59 PM11h30Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:29 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$381One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:45 PM11h44Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:29 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$381One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal10:45 PM12h44Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:29 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Perpignan:
A bus is $121 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Perpignan costing on average $161 (€130).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
- Around 14 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, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Perpignan by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Perpignan by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
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