What is the distance between Perpignan and Lyon?

Perpignan and Lyon are 232 miles (374 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Lyon from Perpignan, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare routière de Perpignan and arrive at Lyon Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Old Town, Musée des Beaux Arts, Institut Lumière, Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Opéra de Lyon.

Bus Perpignan to Lyon from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Perpignan to Lyon on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 35m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:25pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 35m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Perpignan	6h 30m	5:30pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Perpignan to Lyon on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Gare routière de Perpignan	7h 10m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	10:35pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 35m	4:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 45m	6:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Perpignan	5h 35m	6:15am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Perpignan to Lyon on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:55pm	Perpignan	8h 30m	8:25am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Perpignan	8h 10m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Perpignan to Lyon on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 35m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	8:25pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 35m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 45m	6:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Perpignan	6h 30m	5:30pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Perpignan to Lyon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:25pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 35m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Perpignan	5h 35m	6:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	8h 10m	9:35pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Perpignan to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 45m	5:15am	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	10:40am	Gare routière de Perpignan	7h 10m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 45m	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Perpignan	5h 35m	6:15am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Perpignan to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	Gare routière de Perpignan	7h 10m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	1:25pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 35m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Perpignan	5h 35m	6:15am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Perpignan to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	5h 25m	4:55am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	10:40am	Gare routière de Perpignan	7h 10m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Perpignan	5h 35m	6:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Gare routière de Perpignan	6h 35m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Perpignan to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, 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$20 - $108	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $149	Average Duration4h 17m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $136	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,129 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,330 reviews

Staff4.1

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

4.5/560,761 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 Perpignan and Lyon?

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

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Perpignan to Lyon by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$30

11/15

$30

Today

$30

11/17

$27

11/18

$22

11/19

$21

11/20

$21

11/21

$22

The cheapest trip from Perpignan to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $102 for a bus ticket from Perpignan to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 35m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 17m	Avg Price$100	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 40m	Avg Price$47	Daily Departures7