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Cologne to Portbou trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Portbou takes 17h 7m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

17h 7m
Duration
1,473 km
Distance
€438
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Tha
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Perpignantrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain train Ter
11h 46m
€335–625

Cologne to Portbou train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Portbou at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 17h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,472.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 7m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Port-Bou via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Perpignan in around 11h 46m.

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