The average train between Bologna and Portbou takes 22h 27m and the fastest train takes 21h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Portbou. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bologna and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Portbou at 6:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 22h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Portbou station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.
Bologna to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Bologna to Portbou train tickets online with ItaloTreno, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Portbou is 698.7 km. The road distance is 1,122 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Port-Bou via Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Perpignan in around 13h 8m.