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Compare train and bus for Montpellier to Perpignan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Perpignan
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Perpignan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Perpignan:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Perpignan costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $52 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€27). The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Perpignan
How to get from Montpellier to Perpignan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Perpignan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 AM 2h15 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 3:20 AM Perpignan, Gare routière $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:05 AM 2h15 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 3:20 AM Perpignan, Gare routière $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
097424:28 PM 1h25 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 5:53 PM Perpignan station $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
983610:08 PM 1h44 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 11:52 PM Perpignan station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
62259:17 PM 1h40 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 10:57 PM Perpignan station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
62778:17 PM 1h40 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 9:57 PM Perpignan station $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
5415312:30 AM 1h40 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 2:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
31766:20 PM 1h50 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 8:10 PM Perpignan, Gare routière $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
43492:00 AM 2h14 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 4:14 AM Perpignan, Gare routière $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Perpignan:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Perpignan costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Perpignan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Perpignan station.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Itabus, Infobus to go to Perpignan by bus.
- Travel with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, AVE, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU! to go to Perpignan by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Itabus, Infobus.
- 8 direct trains per day with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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