How to travel from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne

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Compare train and bus for Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 45 miles (73 km)

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$30

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$16

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$38

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1h 50m

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1h 20m

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2h 0m

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1h 30m

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1h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne:

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average $30 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Perpignan and Cité de Carcassonne including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€6). The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne

How to get from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3134
    7:50 PM1h30
    Perpignan, Gare routière
    9:20 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3134
    7:50 PM1h30
    Perpignan, Gare routière
    9:20 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876414+SNCF | Intercités4758
    11:11 AM1h18
    Perpignan station
    12:29 PMCarcassonne
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876432+SNCF | TGV INOUI6825
    8:09 PM1h25
    Perpignan station
    9:34 PMCarcassonne
    $181One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876406+SNCF | Intercités4752
    7:09 AM1h23
    Perpignan station
    8:32 AMCarcassonne
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876410+SNCF | Intercités4756
    9:09 AM1h21
    Perpignan station
    10:30 AMCarcassonne
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    7:50 PM1h30
    Perpignan, Gare routière
    9:20 PMCarcassonne, Place Davilla
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne

Travel to Cité de Carcassonne 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 Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Perpignan and Cité de Carcassonne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne:

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average $30 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perpignan and Cité de Carcassonne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Perpignan station and arrive in Carcassonne.
  • Buses mostly depart from Perpignan, Gare routière and arrive in Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Cité de Carcassonne by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Cité de Carcassonne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Perpignan to Cité de Carcassonne often also extend their vacation to go to Toulouse, Barcelona, Paris, Montpellier, Narbonne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cité de Carcassonne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cité de Carcassonne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two days are typically enough to explore Carcassonne, allowing time to visit the medieval citadel, enjoy local cuisine, and see nearby attractions.
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