The average train between Portbou and Zurich takes 21h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Zurich. 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 Zurich. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Cerbere and take an average of 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cerbere station and arriving at Zuerich Hb station via Montpellier Saint-Roch station and Dijon Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
Portbou to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.
Portbou to Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Portbou and Zurich is 693.9 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portbou to Zuerich Hb via Cerbere, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Dijon Ville in around 11h 3m.
