How far is Lyon from Perpignan?

The distance between the two cities is 232 miles (374 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Perpignan?

Most of the buses traveling from Lyon to Perpignan leave from Lyon Airport and arrive at Gare routière de Perpignan. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Perpignan?

Once in Perpignan, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Campo Santo et Chapelle De La Funeraria, Casa Xanxo, Cycling, St Jean-baptist Cathedral and Musée des Poupée Bella (Doll Museum).

Bus Lyon to Perpignan from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Perpignan on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 35m	5:05pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	Cheapest
Bus	10:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	5h 50m	4:40am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Fastest
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	6h 59m	3:29am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	7:45pm	Aéroport LYS	8h 55m	4:40am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	6h 59m	3:29am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Perpignan on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 35m	5:05pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Fastest
Bus	8:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	5h 20m	2:10am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Perrache	6h 30m	2:00pm	Perpignan	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Perpignan on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 35m	5:05pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	5h 50m	4:40am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Perrache	6h 59m	3:29am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Perpignan on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 35m	5:05pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Perrache	7h 15m	11:55am	Perpignan	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	5h 20m	2:10am	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Perpignan on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	9h 5m	2:20pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Perrache	7h 15m	11:55am	Perpignan	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 35m	5:05pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Perpignan on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Cheapest
Bus	5:10am	Perrache	4h 49m	9:59am	Gare routière de Perpignan	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Perrache	6h 59m	5:29pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Perrache	6h 59m	5:29pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Perpignan

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Perpignan. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

233 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $121	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $170	Average Duration3h 44m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $71	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ALSA

4.5/560,787 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Perpignan?

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Perpignan

A - Gare routière de Perpignan

B - Gare SNCF

C - Perpignan - Boulevard Saint-Assiscle

D - Arrêt d'autobus Perpignan

E - Aéroport Perpignan Rivesaltes

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Perpignan by bus

How far is Lyon from Perpignan?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Perpignan?
What are the best sights and things to do in Perpignan?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$38

11/19

$52

Today

$24

11/21

$26

11/22

$22

11/23

$22

11/24

$22

11/25

$22

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Perpignan was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Perpignan, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $71 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Perpignan based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Perpignan?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 25m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 44m	Avg Price$113	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 40m	Avg Price$45	Daily Departures7