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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Portbou takes 26h 52m and the fastest train takes 23h 13m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Zurich 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.

26h 52m
Duration
1,031 km
Distance
€278
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Portbou train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Zurich and Portbou. The service departs Zurich at 6:34 PM in the evening, which arrives into Portbou at 17:47:00. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 26h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)45h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

Map of how to get from Zurich to Portbou.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,031.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 52m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Port-Bou via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 11h 9m.

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