The average train between Portbou and Genoa takes 16h 47m and the fastest train takes 11h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Genoa. 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 Genoa. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Genoa at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Narbonne and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Portbou to Genoa? 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 Genoa. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Genoa station via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
Portbou to Genoa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.
Portbou to Genoa train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Book your Portbou to Genoa train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portbou and Genoa is 516.3 km. The road distance is 777 km.
You can take a train from Cerbere to Genova P.Za Principe via Narbonne, Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville, and Ventimiglia in around 12h 20m.