The average train between Tarragona and Portbou takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Tarragona to Portbou. 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 Tarragona and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tarragona is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Portbou at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Tarragona station and arriving at Portbou station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Tarragona to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Tarragona to Portbou train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Tarragona and Portbou is 215.2 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Tarragona to Port-Bou via Barcelona-Sants and Girona in around 3h 21m.