The average train between Besançon and Perpignan takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Perpignan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Besançon and Perpignan. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Perpignan at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Perpignan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Perpignan. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Perpignan station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Besançon to Perpignan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Perpignan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Perpignan station.
Book your Besançon to Perpignan train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Besançon and Perpignan is 562.4 km. The road distance is 706 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Perpignan via Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 7h 22m.