Chamartín to Perpignan by train
Perpignan lies 600 km (373 mi) north-east of Chamartín, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Spain and France rail, over roughly 732 km (455 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chamartín | Perpignan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | France |
| Population | 140,000 | 110,706 |
| Elevation | 719 m (2,359 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor railway station | Perpignan railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Perpignan
Crossing from Spain into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Chamartín to Perpignan
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Staying in Perpignan
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Common questions
How far is Perpignan from Chamartín?
600 km (373 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chamartín; by road roughly 732 km (455 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chamartín to Perpignan by train?
About 3 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chamartín and Perpignan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Perpignan?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.