There are 5 ways to get from Perpignan to Barcelona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, train (Renfe), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
1h 26m€23–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Perpignan to Barcelone189.4 km
2h 29m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 20m€15–28Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràciatrain R11
3h 49m€28–76Drive 192.6 km
- Drive from Perpignan to Barcelonacar 192.6 km
2h 9m€31–45
Perpignan to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Barcelona is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €23 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Perpignan - Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perpignan and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Perpignan and Barcelona is 183 km. The road distance is 192.6 km.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €23 - €60.
The train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Perpignan to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Perpignan - Bus Station.
Perpignan to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Perpignan station.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Barcelona is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €23 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €28 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Perpignan, France and Barcelona, Spain?
TGV inOui operates a train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Perpignan to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Perpignan to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Perpignan to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Barcelona is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Perpignan to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Perpignan and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.