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Lyon to Perpignan Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Direct Lyon - Perpignan services include TGV INOUI and Renfe AVE, departing from Lyon Part-Dieu. Depending on the train, intermediate calls include Valence TGV, Nimes, Montpellier and Narbonne. Faster direct journeys take around 3 hours 30 minutes, while other stopping patterns take over 4 hours; the number of departures varies by date. First and second class are offered, with seating labels differing by operator. Indicative one-way fares run from about EUR 29 to EUR 130 (approximately USD 32 to USD 143), from advance promotional tickets to more flexible fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas and July-August.

13Nov

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Lyon

Perpignan

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

11:36

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

3h 26m

15:02

PerpignanStation

Direct

High-speed

OUIGO 7885

from

171 USD

3h 26m, Direct

11:36

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

15:02

PerpignanStation

from

171 USD

Direct

High-speed

OUIGO 7885

Day trains

14:35

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

3h 18m

17:53

PerpignanStation

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE International 09742

from

138 USD

3h 18m, Direct

14:35

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

17:53

PerpignanStation

from

138 USD

Direct

High-speed

Renfe AVE International 09742

First train

11:36

Last train

20:10

Travel duration

3h 22m

Daily departures

Departure station

Lyon

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Perpignan

Ticket price

$38

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Lyon to Perpignan Route Overview

This route combines high-speed running down the Rhone corridor with conventional tracks across Languedoc. South of Narbonne, the railway passes the lagoons around Bages-Sigean and Leucate before entering Roussillon. Both TGV INOUI and AVE use reserved seating, so there is no non-reserved carriage to board with an open ticket. Some AVE departures continue to Barcelona, but Perpignan is a domestic French stop before the Spanish border.

Travel time

3h 22m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 18m

Longest trip

3h 42m

Lyon

Lyon stands at the meeting of the Rhone and Saone, with Vieux Lyon west of the riverside center. Lyon Part-Dieu, the main station for this route, is east of the Rhone and connects with metro line B, trams and airport transport.

Lyon St-Paul

Lyon-Saint-Paul, Montée des Carmes Déchaussés, Saint-Paul, Quartiers anciens, 5th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69005, France

Lyon Part Dieu

Station

Lyon Vaise

Lyon Vaise, Rue du 24 Mars 1852, L’Industrie, Vaise, 9th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69009, France

Lyon Gorge de Loup

Lyon-Gorge-de-Loup, Rue Sergent Michel Berthet, Pierre-Scize, Gorge de Loup, 9th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69009, France

Lyon Part-Dieu

Lyon Part-Dieu, Place Charles Béraudier, Part-Dieu, 3rd Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69003, France

Lyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV, Parvis de la Gare, Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69124, France

Lyon Perrache

Lyon-Perrache, Passage France Pejot, Perrache, 2nd Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69002, France

3h 22m

Perpignan

Perpignan was the continental capital of the medieval Kingdom of Majorca, and its old center retains a strong Catalan identity. Gare de Perpignan is west of the historic center, with local buses and onward TER trains towards Collioure and Cerbere.

Perpignan

Perpignan, Place Salvador Dalí, Résidence Força Réal, La Gare, Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 66020, France

Available Ticket Classes

TGV INOUI offers Second Class with generally 2+2 seating and First Class with generally 2+1 seating; both require reservations. Renfe AVE offers Standard and Comfort seating, also shown as Estándar and Confort, with availability determined by the departure. These are seating categories, not guarantees of a refundable ticket or included meals. For Lyon - Perpignan, check the selected train's fare conditions and seat category separately.

from

$59

Economy Class

from

$77

Business class

from

$162

2nd Class

from

$218

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV INOUI and AVE Travelers

Lyon - Perpignan luggage rules depend on whether you choose TGV INOUI or Renfe AVE. Label bags and carry only items you can move and stow yourself.

Luggage Allowance

TGV INOUI permits two bags up to 70 x 90 x 50 cm each and one hand bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm; you must handle them yourself. Renfe AVE generally permits three pieces with a combined weight of 25 kg, a combined dimension limit of 290 cm and a largest-piece limit of 85 x 55 x 35 cm. Check the rules attached to your Lyon - Perpignan departure.

Storage Facilities

Lyon - Perpignan TGV INOUI and AVE trains have overhead racks for smaller items and shared luggage racks for cases. On double-deck TGVs, choose storage on your seating level where available; do not leave bags on stairs, in aisles or beside doors.

Special Items

On TGV INOUI, a dismantled bicycle in a cover up to 130 x 90 cm can travel as baggage; an assembled bicycle needs a reservable cycle space on an eligible train. AVE has different bicycle and sports-equipment conditions. Before booking Lyon - Perpignan with a bicycle, skis or a large instrument, check the selected train's acceptance and packaging rules.

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Lyon to Perpignan Map

From Lyon Part-Dieu, trains head south through the Rhone corridor towards Valence, then turn southwest towards Nimes and Montpellier. The precise high-speed alignment and Montpellier station depend on the departure. The route continues through Beziers and Narbonne, then follows the conventional line past coastal lagoons to Perpignan. Not every train stops at each city. The international high-speed line towards Figueres and Barcelona begins beyond Perpignan, not on this domestic leg.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

AVE INT

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 18m

Price from

$38

Departures

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 26m

Price from

$87

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 42m

Price from

$105

Departures

Rating

Direct trains link Lyon Part-Dieu with central Perpignan without airport transfers, with departures distributed across the day according to the timetable. Coaches usually take longer because they follow the motorway network and may serve outlying stops. An air itinerary may require a connection, so flight time alone is not a useful comparison; no flight quote is supplied here. Electric rail generally produces lower emissions per passenger than flying, although the result depends on occupancy and the electricity supply.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 22m

$38-$141

Bus

Apprx.

Flight

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Cities at Both Ends

Lyon's Roman past survives on Fourviere, while Vieux Lyon preserves Renaissance streets; departure is from Part-Dieu, east of the Rhone. Perpignan's Palace of the Kings of Majorca recalls its medieval royal role, and the Castillet marks the old city's edge. Its station lies west of the historic center.

Lyon

France's major southeast rail hub where high-speed routes meet regional lines for the Rhone Valley, Alps, and Burgundy.

Perpignan

Southern France rail hub on the Mediterranean corridor, linking Occitanie with Paris, Barcelona, Montpellier, and the Spanish border.

FAQ about the Lyon - Perpignan Route

How much is the train from Lyon to Perpignan?

Indicative one-way fares are about EUR 29 to EUR 130 (approximately USD 32 to USD 143), from advance promotional tickets to more flexible fares. The cheapest ticket may be tied to a particular TGV INOUI or AVE and have stricter change conditions. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long does Lyon to Perpignan take by train?

Faster direct TGV INOUI departures take around 3 hours 30 minutes, while Renfe AVE is generally around 4 hours for this section. Other trains can take longer because of additional stops or connections. Check the dated Lyon Part-Dieu - Perpignan result rather than assuming every high-speed train has the same duration.

How do I book Lyon to Perpignan train tickets?

Search Lyon Part-Dieu to Perpignan on Rail Monsters, enter your date and compare direct TGV INOUI and AVE results. Choose the seating class, read the fare conditions and follow the ticket-delivery instructions in your confirmation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and its iOS and Android apps let you manage the booking.

Can I use a rail pass between Lyon and Perpignan?

A Eurail or Interrail pass valid in France can cover TGV INOUI travel between Lyon and Perpignan, but a paid seat reservation is compulsory and passholder availability can be limited. Do not assume the same reservation rules apply to Renfe AVE; verify the selected train's pass eligibility and reservation arrangements. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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