What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Portbou?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Portbou is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Portbou?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Portbou is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Portbou?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Portbou. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Cerbere via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Arles to Portbou?

The distance between Arles and Portbou is 293 km. The road distance is 280.7 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Portbou without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Portbou without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 4h 38m and costs €40 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Portbou?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Arles to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Portbou bus from?

Arles to Portbou bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Portbou train from?

Arles to Portbou train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.

Train or bus from Arles to Portbou?

The best way to get from Arles to Portbou is to train via Narbonne which takes 4h 38m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Arles to Portbou bus arrive?

Arles to Portbou bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - Bus Station.

Where does the Arles to Portbou train arrive?

Arles to Portbou train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Narbonne station.

Can I drive from Arles to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Portbou is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Arles to Portbou.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Portbou?

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Arles to Portbou - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Arles to Portbou by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Narbonnetrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Cerberetrain Ter
4h 38m
€43–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle to CERBÈRE - Centre-Villebus 540
7h 47m
€18–40
Drive 280.7 km
1. Drive from Arles to Portboucar 280.7 km
2h 55m
€45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Tarascon Sur Rhone to Port-Boutrain Ter
5h 20m
€41–115

Arles to Portbou by train

31Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arles to Portbou.

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Distance: 293.2 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Arles to Cerbere via Narbonne in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Perpignan - Bus Station, and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle in around 7h 47m.

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