The average train between Portbou and Zurich takes 21h 22m and the fastest train takes 12h 25m. There is at least one train 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 once 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 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Cerbere and take an average of 21h 22m. 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 Portbou station and arriving at Zurich station via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.
Portbou to Zurich train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Cerbere station.
Portbou to Zurich train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Portbou to Zurich train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portbou and Zurich is 693.9 km. The road distance is 1,041 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portbou to Zuerich Hb via Cerbere, Perpignan, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Dijon Ville in around 11h 21m.