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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to France is to train and bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to France is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and France?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to France. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Perpignan and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Portbou to France?

The distance between Portbou and France is 940 km. The road distance is 877.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to France without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €160 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Portbou to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to France train from?

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

Where does the Portbou to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portbou to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to France is 878 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Portbou to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22186+ hotels available in France.

Portbou to France - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portbou to France by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
6h 56m
€160–287
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 28m
€65–137
Drive 877.8 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Pariscar 877.8 km
8h 54m
€144–207
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain
2. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PGF - ORY
4h 59m
€139–476
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Parisbus FlixBus N707 / ...
14h 19m
€81–128
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain
2. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane PGF - NTE
4h 47m
€71–328

Portbou to France by train and subway

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Distance: 940.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Portbou, Spain and France?

You can take a train from Cerbere to Hôtel de Ville via Perpignan, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 6h 56m.

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