The average train between Portbou and Alicante takes 10h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Alicante. 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 4 times a day between Portbou and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Alicante at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Alicante station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
Portbou to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Port-Bou station.
Portbou to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Portbou to Alicante train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Portbou and Alicante is 548.6 km. The road distance is 713 km.
You can take a train from Port-Bou to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Barcelona-Sants in around 9h.