The average train between Portbou and France takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. 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 9:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 8:06 PM which arrives into France at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Perpignan and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portbou to France? 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.
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 16m.
Portbou to France train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Port-Bou station.
Portbou to France train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, 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 11m.