The average train between Madrid and Portbou takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 every 4 hours between Madrid and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Portbou at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Portbou station via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Madrid to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Portbou station.
Book your Madrid to Portbou train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Rodalies de Catalunya and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Portbou is 614 km. The road distance is 788 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Portbou via Girona in around 5h 58m.