The average train between Portbou and Salou takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Salou. 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 3 hours between Portbou and Salou. 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 Salou at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona Sants and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portbou to Salou? 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 Salou. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Tarragona station via Barcelona Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Portbou to Salou train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Portbou station.
Portbou to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Tarragona station.
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The distance between Portbou and Salou is 224.9 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Portbou to Salou-Port Aventura via Barcelona Sants and Tarragona in around 4h 53m.