What is the cheapest way to get from Cerbère to Spain?

The cheapest way to get from Cerbère to Spain is to train via Cerbere which costs €11 - €19 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cerbère to Spain?

The fastest way to get from Cerbère to Spain is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Cerbère and Spain?

No, there is no direct bus from Cerbère to Spain station. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cerbère and Spain?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portbou and arriving at Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Cerbère to Spain?

The distance between Cerbère and Spain is 165 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.

How do I travel from Cerbère to Spain without a car?

The best way to get from Cerbère to Spain without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €10 - €20.

How long does it take to get from Cerbère to Spain?

The train from Portbou to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Cerbère to Spain bus from?

Cerbère to Spain bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, depart from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville station.

Where do I catch the Cerbère to Spain train from?

Cerbère to Spain train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Portbou station.

Train or bus from Cerbère to Spain?

The best way to get from Cerbère to Spain is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €10 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Cerbère to Spain bus arrive?

Cerbère to Spain bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, arrive at PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle station.

Where does the Cerbère to Spain train arrive?

Cerbère to Spain train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia station.

Can I drive from Cerbère to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Cerbère to Spain is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cerbère to Spain.

Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5588+ hotels available in Spain.

Cerbère to Spain - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cerbère to Spain by train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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

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1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona-Passeig De GràciaR11
2h 29m
€10–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
4h 24m
Drive 177.5 km
1. Drive from Cerbère to Barcelona177.5 km
2h 13m
€28–41
Train via Barcelona-Sants (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-SantsRe / ...
2h 49m
€18–23
Train via Cerbere
1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona-Plaça De CatalunyaR2n
4h 10m
€11–18

Cerbère to Spain by train

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Distance: 165.4 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Cerbère, France and Spain?

Rodalies de Catalunya operates a train from Portbou to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Barcelona - North Bus Station via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle and Perpignan - Bus Station in around 4h 24m.

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