The average train between Venice and Portbou takes 24h 8m and the fastest train takes 21h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Venice 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 3 times a day between Venice and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venice is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Portbou at 6:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 24h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Venice to Portbou? 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 Venice to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Portbou station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 8m.
Venice to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Venezia Santa Lucia station.
Venice to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Venice to Portbou train tickets online with ItaloTreno, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Venice and Portbou is 806.6 km. The road distance is 1,174 km.
You can take a train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Port-Bou via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Perpignan in around 14h 39m.