The average train between Marseille and Portbou takes 8h and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 Marseille and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Portbou at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Portbou station via Sete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Marseille to Portbou train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Portbou train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Marseille to Portbou train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Zou! Lignes Express Régionales.
The distance between Marseille and Portbou is 205.3 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Port-Bou via Sete in around 5h 46m.