There are 3 ways to get from Barcelona to Portbou by train, bus or car
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Barcelona to Portbou by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Portbou is to train which costs €15 - €21 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Portbou is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia and arriving at Port-Bou. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Barcelona and Portbou is 165 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €15 - €21.
The train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Barcelona to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Portbou is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €15 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €30 and takes 4h 9m.
Barcelona to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Port-Bou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Portbou is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Barcelona to Portbou.
- Distance: 165.5 km
- Duration: 2h 30m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Portbou, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15 - €21 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Sagales operates a bus from Estació del Nord to Figueres 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18 - €23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 93 593 13 00
- info@sagales.com
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Estació del Nord to Figueres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €23
- Website
- https://www.sagales.com/en
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