The cheapest and fastest trains from Perpignan station to Carcassonne
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perpignan station to Carcassonne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perpignan station to Carcassonne will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 10 trains that leave Perpignan station for Carcassonne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Perpignan station to Carcassonne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perpignan station to Carcassonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £1.
Distance: 72 km
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1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Perpignan station to Carcassonne train times
The table below shows live departures for Perpignan station to Carcassonne trains for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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86996 · 876236 | On time 18:11 Perpignan station | 1h34 | 19:45 Carcassonne | 1 change | |
876432+ 6825 | On time 19:10 Perpignan station | 1h25 | 20:35 Carcassonne | 1 change | |
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876254 | On time 09:22 Perpignan station | 1h28 | 10:50 Carcassonne | 0 changesdirect | |
9708+ 4758 | On time 10:02 Perpignan station | 1h26 | 11:28 Carcassonne | 1 change | |
876414 · 876222 | On time 10:13 Perpignan station | 1h29 | 11:42 Carcassonne | 1 change | |
876256 | On time 11:13 Perpignan station | 1h27 | 12:40 Carcassonne | 0 changesdirect | |
86990+ 4760 | On time 12:10 Perpignan station | 1h20 | 13:30 Carcassonne | 1 change | |
876258 | On time 13:14 Perpignan station | 1h28 | 14:42 Carcassonne | 0 changesdirect | |
876258+ 6823 | On time 13:14 Perpignan station | 1h21 | 14:35 Carcassonne | 1 change | |
86992+ 4762 | On time 14:07 Perpignan station | 1h26 | 15:33 Carcassonne | 1 change | |
876260 | On time 15:07 Perpignan station | 1h26 | 16:33 Carcassonne | 0 changesdirect | |
86994+ 4764 | On time 16:08 Perpignan station | 1h23 | 17:31 Carcassonne | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Perpignan station to Carcassonne
Trains from Perpignan station to Carcassonne run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 04:02 |
Last train 18:10 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF from Perpignan station to Carcassonne trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between Perpignan station and Carcassonne from £1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Perpignan station to Carcassonne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perpignan station to Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Perpignan station and Carcassonne
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Boulevard Saint-Assiscle.
- Le Figuier
- La Galinette
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Perpignan
- Hotel de France
- Hotel Aragon
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Spain and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and national connections
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Avenue du Maréchal Joffre.
- Restaurant Le Bistro
- La Table de Norbert
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel de la Bastide
- Hotel Astoria
- Hotel Central
- Located in the main hall
- 70 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for regional trains
- Hall 3: platform for long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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