The average train between Rome and Portbou takes 25h 37m and the fastest train takes 22h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Portbou. 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 3 times a day between Rome and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Portbou at 6:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 25h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Portbou station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 37m.
Rome to Portbou train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Portbou train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Rome to Portbou train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Portbou is 771.8 km. The road distance is 1,474 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Port-Bou via Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Perpignan in around 15h 35m.