The average train between Portbou and Zurich takes 16h 21m and the fastest train takes 11h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Portbou to Zurich. 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 once daily between Portbou and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 4:27 PM which arrives into Zurich at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Perpignan and take an average of 16h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Zurich station via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
Portbou to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.
Portbou to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Portbou and Zurich is 693.9 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a train from Cerbere to Zuerich Hb via Perpignan, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Dijon Ville in around 11h 12m.