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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Carcassonne is to train and bus which costs €15 - €29 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Carcassonne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Port-Bou and arriving at Carcassonne. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Portbou to Carcassonne?

The distance between Portbou and Carcassonne is 164 km. The road distance is 168.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 2h 17m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Portbou to Carcassonne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Carcassonne train from?

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

Where does the Portbou to Carcassonne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portbou to Carcassonne?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Carcassonne is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Portbou to Carcassonne.

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

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Where can I stay near Carcassonne?

There are 1580+ hotels available in Carcassonne.

Portbou to Carcassonne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portbou to Carcassonne by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train via Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonnetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
2h 17m
€29–55
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Carcassonnebus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 7m
€15–29
Drive 168.6 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Carcassonnecar 168.6 km
1h 55m
€28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Carcassonnetrain Ter
2h 34m
€29–50

Portbou to Carcassonne by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.2 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cerbere to Carcassonne via Narbonne in around 2h 17m.

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