The average train between Rome and Portbou takes 24h 27m and the fastest train takes 21h 39m. 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 twice daily between Rome and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Portbou at 6:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 24h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rome to Portbou? 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 Rome to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Portbou station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.
Rome to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Port-Bou station.
Book your Rome to Portbou train tickets online with ItaloTreno, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Portbou is 771.8 km. The road distance is 1,489 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Port-Bou via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Perpignan in around 15h 24m.