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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Portbou takes 39h 27m and the fastest train takes 35h 49m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Budapest 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.

39h 27m
Duration
2,642 km
Distance
€580
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Portbou train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Budapest and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 11:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Portbou at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 39h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)44h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)35h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)37h 47m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Portbou? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,641.9 km
  • Duration: 39h 27m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Port-Bou via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Perpignan in around 23h 33m.

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