There are 7 ways to get from León to Portbou by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Madrid
best- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain Ave
- Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain Re
8h 54m€139–295Train, bus to Asturias Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain
- Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
- Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane OVD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain
7h 24m€66–256Bus
- Take the bus from Leon to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Gij-Bcn / ...
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Llançàbus 3
15h 35m€96–146Drive 867.4 km
- Drive from León to Portboucar 867.4 km
9h 19m€140–202Fly from León Airport, train
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LEN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain
5h 57m€138–528Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Leon to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Port-Boutrain Re / ...
11h 10m€136–194Bus, train
- Take the bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
15h 50m€72–123
León to Portbou by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from León to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 50m.
The fastest way to get from León to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs €130 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from León to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Port-Bou via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Llançà Ajuntament. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from León to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Port-Bou via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between León and Portbou is 1138 km. The road distance is 867.4 km.
The best way to get from León to Portbou without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 8h 54m and costs €130 - €300.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from León to Portbou, including transfers.
León to Portbou bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Leon station.
León to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Portbou is to train via Madrid which takes 8h 54m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between León, Spain and Portbou, Spain?
You can take a train from Leon to Port-Bou via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Girona in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leon to Port-Bou via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Llançà Ajuntament in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from León Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from León Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–170
Flights from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
León to Portbou bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
León to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between León to Portbou is 867 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from León to Portbou.
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