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Compare train and bus for Perpignan to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perpignan to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$212 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Madrid:
A bus is $141 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Madrid costing on average $212 (€175).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
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How to get from Perpignan to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Perpignan to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal4:15 AM10h20Perpignan, Gare routière2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal4:15 AM10h20Perpignan, Gare routière2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
9713+
061501:06 PM4h46Perpignan station5:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2481One-way1 transfer
Other options
0973011:12 AM5h06Perpignan station4:18 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1501One-way0 transfers
09730+
0618011:12 AM9h10Perpignan station8:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2111One-way1 transfer
09730+
0601411:12 AM5h25Perpignan station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2141One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal4:15 AM12h35Perpignan, Gare routière4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$391One-way1 transfer
48212:25 PM10h15Perpignan, Gare routière12:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$551One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal10:35 AM12h00Perpignan, Gare routière10:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Madrid:
A bus is $141 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Madrid costing on average $212 (€175).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perpignan and Madrid 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Perpignan, Gare routière and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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