The average train between Portbou and Salou takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Salou. 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 every 3 hours between Portbou and Salou. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Salou at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Girona and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portbou to Salou? 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 Salou. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Salou station via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Portbou to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Port-Bou station.
Portbou to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Tarragona station.
Book your Portbou to Salou train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Rodalies de Catalunya.
The distance between Portbou and Salou is 224.9 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Port-Bou to Port Aventura via Girona, Barcelona-Sants, and Tarragona in around 3h 50m.