There are 5 ways to get from Istres to Perpignan by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Miramas to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Perpignantrain Ter / ...
4h 59m€42–106Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Istres to Perpignan267.6 km
3h 11m€16Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 8m€29–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Istres to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Marseille to Perpignanbus FlixBus N1134 / ...
7h 44m€39–71Drive 267 km
- Drive from Istres to Perpignancar 267 km
2h 37m€43–62
Istres to Perpignan by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istres to Perpignan is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Istres to Perpignan is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Istres to Perpignan station. However, there are services departing from Gare Istres and arriving at Perpignan - Bus Station via Pôle d'Echange and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Istres to Perpignan. However, there are services departing from Miramas and arriving at Perpignan via Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Istres and Perpignan is 294 km. The road distance is 267 km.
The best way to get from Istres to Perpignan without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Istres to Perpignan, including transfers.
Istres to Perpignan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Istres to Perpignan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Miramas station.
The best way to get from Istres to Perpignan is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Istres, France and Perpignan, France?
You can take a bus from Les Carmes to Perpignan via Sncf Miramas, Miramas, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Miramas to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Istres to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Istres to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Istres to Perpignan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - Bus Station.
Istres to Perpignan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istres to Perpignan is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Istres to Perpignan.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istres and Perpignan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.