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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Perpignan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Perpignan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 34m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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$170 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Perpignan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Perpignan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal11:45 PM13h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:00 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$391One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal11:45 PM13h15Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:00 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$391One-way1 transfer
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Normal5:22 PM6h48Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$2941One-way1 transfer
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Normal2:42 PM9h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$2121One-way1 transfer
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Normal2:42 PM9h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$2121One-way1 transfer
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Normal2:42 PM9h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:10 AMPerpignan, Gare routière$2121One-way1 transfer
Normal7:00 AM10h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:25 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$601One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM10h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:25 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$601One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 AM10h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:25 PMPerpignan, Gare routière$601One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Perpignan
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Perpignan:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Perpignan costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Perpignan take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Perpignan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Perpignan station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Perpignan, Gare routière.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Perpignan by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Perpignan by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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