What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Portbou?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Portbou is to fly and train which costs €50 - €190 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Portbou?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 6h 59m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Port-Bou via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Bologna to Portbou?

The distance between Bologna and Portbou is 1012 km. The road distance is 998.3 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Portbou without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs €140 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Portbou?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Bologna to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Portbou train from?

Bologna to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Where does the Bologna to Portbou train arrive?

Bologna to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Portbou is 998 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Bologna to Portbou.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Portbou?

Book your Bologna to Portbou train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 6079+ hotels available in Portbou.

Bologna to Portbou - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bologna to Portbou by plane, train, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BLQ - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
6h 59m
€50–188
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Perpignantrain
4. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
12h 47m
€148–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 466 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence to Perpignanbus
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Cerberetrain Ter
15h 16m
€81–153
Drive 998.3 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Portboucar 998.3 km
9h 55m
€160–231
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FLR - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
7h 52m
€70–193
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VCE - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
8h 55m
€54–219
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VRN - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
8h 8m
€65–264
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane PSA - GRO
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
8h 30m
€82–263
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port-Boutrain Ter
14h 11m
€149–400
Bus, train via Sanremo
1. Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Piazza Colombo - Sanremobus
2. Take the bus from Sanremo - Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
18h 19m
€85–149

Bologna to Portbou by bus and train

14Weekly Services

15h 16mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.6 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Port-Bou via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Perpignan in around 12h 47m.

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