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

The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €15 - €35 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Portbou is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Carcassonne and Portbou?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Port-Bou. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Carcassonne to Portbou?

The distance between Carcassonne and Portbou is 166 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €26 - €55.

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

The train from Carcassonne to Port-Bou takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Carcassonne to Portbou train from?

Carcassonne to Portbou train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.

Where does the Carcassonne to Portbou train arrive?

Carcassonne to Portbou train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Port-Bou station.

Can I drive from Carcassonne to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Portbou is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Carcassonne to Portbou.

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

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 6009+ hotels available in Portbou.

Carcassonne to Portbou - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carcassonne to Portbou by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
2h 26m
€26–55
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Cerberetrain Ter
2h 45m
€15–35
Drive 167.5 km
1. Drive from Carcassonne to Portboucar 167.5 km
1h 55m
€27–39

Carcassonne to Portbou by train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.2 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Portbou, Spain?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Carcassonne to Port-Bou once daily. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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