The average train between Arles and Portbou takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Arles to Portbou. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Arles and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arles is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Portbou at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 37m • 1 change

4h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 27m • 1 change

5h 38m • 1 change

4h 30m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 27m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Arles to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Arles station and arriving at Portbou station via Sete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Arles to Portbou train services, operated by ZOU ! TER, depart from Arles station.
Arles to Portbou train services, operated by ZOU ! TER, arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Arles to Portbou train tickets online with ZOU ! TER and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Arles and Portbou is 183.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Arles to Port-Bou via Sete in around 5h 1m.