The average train between Portbou and Sants takes 3h 16m 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 4 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 16m. 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 16m.
Portbou to Sants train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Port-Bou station.
Portbou to Sants train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Portbou to Sants train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Portbou and Sants is 144.4 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Sants via Girona in around 1h 56m.