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Leaving Perpignan
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Hi-
Everyone here seems to have a wealth of knowledge about train times transportation. Anyone know what time the earliest train leaves Perpignan for a return to Barcelona, either direct or via Cerbere? I have a 1pm flight out of Barcelona and am trying to figure out if I can leave in the morning. Thanks for any insights.
David
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David Rochkind
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Thu Aug 28 19:38:44 UTC 2008
(ed. Sep 2 2008)
Caracas,
Venezuela
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There used to be (in 2006) a non-stop train at something like 8:30 a.m. from Perp to Des Sants in Barcelona. If that still runs (I’ll bet it does), you will get there in plenty of time for the 1 p.m. flight.
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As Neal said, earliest train to leave Perp to Barcelona leaves at 8:29.
Problem is it won’t get you in Barcelona STS ’til 12:46…
You need to leave the day before… or, hop on a bus:
http://www.frogbus.com/en/
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Olivier,
If I recall the train barcelona-perpigan is about 4 hours total. it seems the bus to girona and then a train to barcelona airport is only about 2.5 or 3 hours. does that seem right or am i reading something wrong?
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Departure (vs total time) is what poses a problem.
Again, the 8:29 train arrives at 12:46, so this is not going to work for you.
You’ll need to work your itinerary using frogbus and train/subway schedules, allowing for changes and such.
Roughly:
-Frogbus takes 90"
-Gerona to Barc adds 1H20
-Subway from Sants to Airport another 20mn…
It is all here in front of you:
www.frogbus.com
www.renfe.es
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According to my search on www.sbb.ch, the earliest train from Perpignan to Barcelona leaves at 8:57 am, arriving in Barcelona Sants at 11:46am. You might make your flight, depending on the punctuality of the train and your change to the subway to the airport.
I don`t read Spanish, so I cannot make a search on renfe.es.
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Thanks for the advice and information. The bus and train can do it. Thanks again.
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just don’t drink to much on the Saturday night party… otherwise you can forgot to take your plane ;)
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http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/ingles.html
Using the above site, I was able to confirm my search on other online railway sites that there is a direct train from Perpignan at 8:57am, arriving in Barcelona Sants at 11:46am. Since this train does not involve the changing of trains, it should be noted by those who are heading back to Barcelona from Perpignan.
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Good advice Joao.
David another little problem assuming you are leaving Sunday morning is SUNDAY morning. Things are liable to slow down or shut down in France and Spain.
I suggest you ask around during your stay in Perpignan and see if anyone is driving to Barcelona the day of your flight.
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There’s an 8h57 train out of Perp that gets into Barcelona Sants at 11h46. 2nd class = 34 Euros
www.voyages-sncf.com
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Sorry. That train doesn’t run on Sundays.
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