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Trip Overview

The average train between Portbou and Elne takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Elne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

48 min
Duration
30 km
Distance
€9
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Portbou to Elne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portbou and Elne. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Elne at 8:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 48 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 48 min • Direct
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    train train 51 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 49 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portbou to Elne? 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.

Map of how to get from Portbou to Elne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.6 km
  • Duration: 48 min

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Port-Bou to Elne hourly. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 50 min. Zou! Lignes Express Régionales also services this route 3 times a day.

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