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Musée d'art Hyacinthe Rigaud
Fine arts museum with paintings, sculpture and decorative arts from the Gothic period to the modern era.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montauban to Perpignan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montauban to Perpignan will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Montauban to Perpignan you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Montauban to Perpignan run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 20:03 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Montauban to Perpignan.
The table below shows live departures for Montauban to Perpignan trains for tomorrow, Saturday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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4655+ 876407 | 8:02 Montauban station | 2h48 | 10:50 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
871653 · 86973 | 8:15 Montauban station | 3h36 | 11:51 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
4659+ 86985 | 12:01 Montauban station | 2h49 | 14:50 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
871607 · 86977 | 12:08 Montauban station | 3h35 | 15:43 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
4661+ 876419 | 14:02 Montauban station | 2h45 | 16:47 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
871609 · 86979 | 14:08 Montauban station | 3h40 | 17:48 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
8505 · 6873+ 86979 | 14:44 Montauban station | 3h04 | 17:48 Perpignan station | 2 changes | |
4663+ 876423 | 16:02 Montauban station | 2h48 | 18:50 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
871663 · 876261 | 16:12 Montauban station | 3h39 | 19:51 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
871613 · 876263 | 18:11 Montauban station | 3h42 | 21:53 Perpignan station | 1 change | |
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Fine arts museum with paintings, sculpture and decorative arts from the Gothic period to the modern era.
Museum inside Le Castillet tracing local history and Catalan traditions, with access to the panoramic tower.
Contemporary art centre hosting rotating exhibitions, installations and photography in a striking former cinema.
Lively central square lined with cafés and palms, ideal for people-watching and a base for exploring the old town.
Historic quarter known for colourful streets, local life and access to Saint-Jacques and major monuments.
Riverside green promenade with plane trees, footbridges and open views towards the city’s historic skyline.
A Catalan seafood stew from the Roussillon coast, made with fish, shellfish and aioli. It reflects Perpignan’s strong links to Mediterranean and Catalan cooking.
A hearty Catalan white bean and pork casserole, often with sausages or cured meats. It is a traditional mountain and winter dish in French Catalonia.
Catalan meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and olive sauce, sometimes with mushrooms. It is one of the best-known home-style dishes around Perpignan.
Stylish restaurant known for careful modern French plates and seasonal produce in an intimate dining room.
Elegant city-centre restaurant serving refined Catalan and French cooking in a polished but welcoming setting.
Popular traditional address for Catalan specialities and regional dishes, with a warm brasserie atmosphere near the centre.
Moderate for southern France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Nice or Paris, while local buses and simple meals remain fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés only if service was good.
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Gare de Perpignan -> Place de Catalogne, Perpignan
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montauban to Perpignan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Perpignan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montauban to Perpignan trains use the Montauban to Perpignan station pair. Use this guide to compare Montauban and Perpignan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montauban has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistro de Montauban, La Table des Capucins
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montauban. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montauban. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montauban: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montauban: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montauban: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include ibis Montauban, ibis Styles Montauban, Hotel Mercure Montauban.
Perpignan is 1 km from Perpignan city centre. Public transport options include:
Perpignan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Figuier, La Galinette
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Perpignan. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Perpignan. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Perpignan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Perpignan: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perpignan: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Perpignan, Hotel de France, Hotel Aragon.
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