There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Portbou by plane, train, train (TGV), 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.
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BUD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain
7h 44m€58–199Train
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port-Boutrain Ter
22h 22m€287–482Bus via Nădlac
- Take the bus from Budapest to Nădlacbus
- Take the bus from Nădlac to Figueresbus
29h 20m€95–133Drive 1,681 km
- Drive from Budapest to Portboucar 1,681 km
18h 26m€274–395Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane BUD - GRO
- Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain
9h 41m€78–202Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BUD - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
- Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain
9h 35m€101–315Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane BUD - PGF
- Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain
12h€210–460Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
- Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BTS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain
10h 14m€62–238Bus, train
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Narbonnebus 1922
- Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
31h 43m€168–263Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Figueresbus
36h 57m€180–232
Budapest to Portbou by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Portbou is to bus via Nădlac which costs €95 - €140 and takes 29h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 7h 44m and costs €55 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Budapest and arriving at Figueres via Nădlac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Port-Bou via München Hbf, Strasbourg and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.
The distance between Budapest and Portbou is 1713 km. The road distance is 1681 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 22h 22m and costs €280 - €490.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Budapest to Portbou, including transfers.
Budapest to Portbou bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Budapest station.
Budapest to Portbou train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Portbou is to train which takes 22h 22m and costs €280 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Nădlac, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 29h 20m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Portbou, Spain?
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Port-Bou via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 22h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest to Port-Bou via Nădlac, Nădlac, Figueres, and Figueras in around 29h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Thursday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–250
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport via Nuremberg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–160
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport via Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–160
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport via Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–160
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–370
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–360
Flights from Bratislava Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Bratislava Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- helpline.svs@gmail.com
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Budapest to Nădlac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- SVS
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Booking & Getting There
Budapest to Portbou bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Nădlac station.
Budapest to Portbou train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Portbou is 1681 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Budapest to Portbou.
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