There are 5 ways to get from Perpignan to Lyon by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, or rideshare
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 Dieu9737
3h 29m€35–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 15m€15–60Drive 449.7 km
- Drive from Perpignan to Lyon449.7 km
4h 8m€70–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer
6h 53m€51–93Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Perpignan to Lyon450.3 km
5h 18m€29
Perpignan to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €35 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Perpignan - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perpignan and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Perpignan and Lyon is 475 km. The road distance is 449.7 km.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €35 - €110.
The train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieu takes 3h 29m including transfers and departs once daily.
Perpignan to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Perpignan - Bus Station.
Perpignan to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Perpignan station.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €60 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Perpignan, France and Lyon, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 3h 29m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–60 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Perpignan to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Perpignan to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Perpignan to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Perpignan to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Lyon is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Perpignan to Lyon.
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Book your Perpignan to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Perpignan and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






























