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How to get fromPortbou to Alicanteby train (Renfe), train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portbou to Gironatrain train R11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Girona to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur
    8h 18m
    €89–142

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràciatrain train
    2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BCN - ALC
    6h 4m
    €54–174

  3. Train, bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona Santstrain train R11
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus ALSA - Manre-Ejid / ...
    11h 23m
    €68–126

  4. Drive  667.9 km

    1. Drive from Portbou to Alicantecar car 667.9 km
    7h 1m
    €107–154

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 42m
    €61–120

Portbou to Alicante by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Portbou to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Girona in around 8h 18m.

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