The average train between Portbou and Sants takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Sants. 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 2 hours between Portbou and Sants. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Sants at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Sants. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Sants station via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Portbou to Sants train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Portbou station.
Portbou to Sants train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Portbou and Sants is 144.4 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Portbou to Barcelona-Sants via Girona in around 2h 17m.