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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Portbou is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs €60 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Portbou?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Port-Bou via Dijon Ville and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Portbou?

The distance between Basel and Portbou is 943 km. The road distance is 857.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Portbou without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 10h 8m and costs €190 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Basel to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Portbou bus from?

Basel to Portbou bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Portbou train from?

Basel to Portbou train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Portbou?

The best way to get from Basel to Portbou is to train via Dijon which takes 10h 8m and costs €190 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Portbou bus arrive?

Basel to Portbou bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perpignan station.

Where does the Basel to Portbou train arrive?

Basel to Portbou train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Portbou is 857 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Basel to Portbou.

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

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 7136+ hotels available in Portbou.

Basel to Portbou - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Portbou by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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 Dijon
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
10h 8m
€198–324
Fly Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
7h 15m
€61–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
13h 59m
€118–335
Drive 857.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Portboucar 857.4 km
8h 53m
€149–216
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
10h 28m
€199–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Perpignanbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
2. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle to CERBÈRE - Centre-Villebus 540
16h 1m
€61–105
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
8h 24m
€104–345
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain
8h 52m
€121–362
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Baden-Badentrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane FKB - GRO
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
8h 49m
€92–397
Fly Basel to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Perpignantrain
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain
8h 26m
€116–410

Basel to Portbou by train

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Distance: 943.1 km
Duration: 10h 8m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Port-Bou via Dijon Ville and Perpignan in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle in around 16h 1m.

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