The average train between Portbou and France takes 9h and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to France. 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 4 times a day between Portbou and France. 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 France at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Perpignan and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portbou to France. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at France station via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Portbou to France train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Port-Bou station.
Portbou to France train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Portbou and France is 475.1 km. The road distance is 936 km.
You can take a train from Port-Bou to Hôtel de Ville via Perpignan, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 7h 10m.