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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €75 - €140 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Port-Bou via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Madrid to Portbou?

The distance between Madrid and Portbou is 788 km. The road distance is 724.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €95 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Madrid to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Portbou train from?

Madrid to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Where does the Madrid to Portbou train arrive?

Madrid to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Girona station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Portbou is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Madrid to Portbou.

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

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 6193+ hotels available in Portbou.

Madrid to Portbou - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Portbou by train (Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain Ave
2. Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain Re / ...
5h 51m
€97–204
Fly, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain
5h 22m
€64–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Cerberetrain Ter
11h 57m
€75–140
Drive 724.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Portboucar 724.6 km
7h 39m
€116–167
Bus, train via Port-Bou
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCFbus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
13h 54m
€84–139

Madrid to Portbou by train

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Distance: 788.1 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Port-Bou via Girona in around 5h 51m.

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