The average train between Portbou and Cádiz takes 19h 37m and the fastest train takes 18h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Cádiz. 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 twice daily between Portbou and Cádiz. The earliest departure is at 4:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portbou is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Cádiz at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Girona and take an average of 19h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


19h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


18h 26m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


19h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


20h 33m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


19h 23m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


18h 25m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


19h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


18h 25m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Portbou to Cádiz? 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 Cádiz. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Cádiz station via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.
Portbou to Cádiz train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Port-Bou station.
Portbou to Cádiz train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Cadiz station.
Book your Portbou to Cádiz train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Portbou and Cádiz is 1,042 km. The road distance is 1,395 km.
You can take a train from Port-Bou to Cadiz via Girona and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 11h 49m.