There are 4 ways to get from Perpignan to Ain by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, 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 Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
6h 10m€71–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
9h 20m€43–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Perpignan to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
8h 18m€53–85Drive 523.1 km
- Drive from Perpignan to Aincar 523.1 km
5h€99–143
Perpignan to Ain by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Ain is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Ain is to drive which takes 5h and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Perpignan station to Ain. However, there are services departing from Perpignan - Bus Station and arriving at Mairie via Lyon and Sémard Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Perpignan to Ain. However, there are services departing from Perpignan and arriving at Ceyzériat via Lyon Part Dieu and Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Perpignan and Ain is 545 km. The road distance is 523.1 km.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Ain without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Perpignan to Ain, including transfers.
Perpignan to Ain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Perpignan - Bus Station.
Perpignan to Ain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Perpignan station.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Ain is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Perpignan, France and Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Perpignan to Ceyzériat via Lyon Part Dieu and Bourg En Bresse in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Mairie via Lyon and Sémard Gare in around 9h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Perpignan to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Perpignan to Ain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Perpignan to Ain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Ain is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Perpignan to Ain.
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