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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Lyon:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Lyon costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
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.
315410:35 PM5h30Perpignan, Gare routière4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$301One-way0 transfers
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315410:35 PM5h30Perpignan, Gare routière4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6258 · 98641:02 PM3h47Perpignan station4:49 PMLyon Part Dieu$1371One-way1 transfer
Other options
9708 · 550011:02 AM4h51Perpignan station3:53 PMLyon Part Dieu$1371One-way1 transfer
Normal10:35 PM5h30Perpignan, Gare routière4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$301One-way0 transfers
Normal10:35 PM5h30Perpignan, Gare routière4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$301One-way0 transfers
Normal12:15 AM5h00Perpignan, Gare routière5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Lyon:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Lyon costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 13 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, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
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