The average train between Ventimiglia and Portbou takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Ventimiglia 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 5 times a day between Ventimiglia and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Ventimiglia is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Portbou at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Nice Ville and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Portbou station via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Ventimiglia to Portbou train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Nice Ville station.
Ventimiglia to Portbou train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Ventimiglia to Portbou train tickets online with ZOU!, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ventimiglia and Portbou is 391.6 km. The road distance is 638 km.
You can take a train from Ventimiglia to Port-Bou via Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, and Narbonne in around 9h 56m.