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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 train, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. 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 train costs an average of $59, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m 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 train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Perpignan costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
The journey is about 2h 54m faster (4h 28m by train vs 7h 22m by car) and roughly $92 (€77) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 (€50) vs $150 (€126)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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.
- Normal · Normal11:55 AM10h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:30 PMPerpignan, Gare SNCF$281One-way1 transfer
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- Normal · Normal11:55 AM10h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:30 PMPerpignan, Gare SNCF$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
0972512:50 PM5h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:55 PMPerpignan station$1241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 06021+Normal2:42 PM7h48Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:30 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$561One-way1 transfer
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Normal2:42 PM7h48Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:30 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$561One-way1 transfer - 06021+Normal2:42 PM8h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:10 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$581One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal10:45 AM11h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:30 PMPerpignan, Gare SNCF$281One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:55 AM11h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:10 PMPerpignan, Gare SNCF$301One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal10:45 AM12h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:10 PMPerpignan, Gare SNCF$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Perpignan:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Perpignan costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 to go to Perpignan by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, FlixBus, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Perpignan by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Internorte, Gipsyy.
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