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How to get fromPortbou to Arlesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portbou to Arles by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Luneltrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lunel to Arlestrain train Ter
    5h 17m
    €51–103

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 11m
    €27–48

  3. Drive  281.4 km

    1. Drive from Portbou to Arlescar car 281.4 km
    2h 56m
    €46–67

  4. Train via NÎMES - Gare Routière

    1. Take the train from Portbou to Nîmes Centretrain train K8
    5h 34m
    €47–90

Portbou to Arles by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Port-Bou to Arles via Lunel in around 5h 17m.

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