The average train between Portbou and Arles takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Arles. 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 Arles. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Arles at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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12h 15m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Portbou to Arles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Arles. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Arles station via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Portbou to Arles train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Cerbere station.
Portbou to Arles train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Arles station.
Book your Portbou to Arles train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Portbou and Arles is 183.3 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Cerbere to Arles via Narbonne in around 4h 38m.