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Compare train and bus for Perpignan to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perpignan to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Perpignan to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Perpignan to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Lyon:
A bus is $66 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Lyon costing on average $107 (€90).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€35) compared to roughly $149 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108 (€91). The journey takes 5h 49m versus 4h 30m 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 Perpignan to Lyon
How to get from Perpignan to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Perpignan to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:15 PM5h00Perpignan, Gare routière4:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:15 PM5h00Perpignan, Gare routière4:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
876262+68756:10 PM3h28Perpignan station9:38 PMLyon Part Dieu$1221One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 876100 · 876404+125625:23 AM5h27Perpignan station10:50 AMLyon Part Dieu$1071One-way2 transfers
- 876260+68734:07 PM3h43Perpignan station7:50 PMLyon Part Dieu$1111One-way1 transfer
- 876414+550011:11 AM4h39Perpignan station3:50 PMLyon Part Dieu$1301One-way1 transfer
Normal11:15 PM5h00Perpignan, Gare routière4:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$351One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:45 PM6h10Perpignan, Gare routière11:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 AM6h30Perpignan, Gare routière5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Lyon:
A bus is $66 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Lyon costing on average $107 (€90).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perpignan and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Perpignan station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Perpignan, Gare routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Lyon by bus.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy.
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