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

The cheapest way to get from France to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €30 - €120 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct train between France and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from France to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Port-Bou via Paris Gare De Lyon and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from France to Portbou?

The distance between France and Portbou is 942 km. The road distance is 875.3 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €65 - €200.

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

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

Where do I catch the France to Portbou train from?

France to Portbou train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Where does the France to Portbou train arrive?

France to Portbou train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Perpignan station.

Can I drive from France to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Portbou is 875 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from France to Portbou.

Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 3642+ hotels available in Portbou.

France to Portbou - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 6 ways to get from France to Portbou by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
8h 10m
€70–198
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Cerberetrain Ter
14h 2m
€34–118
Night train
1. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Cerberenighttrain 5741 / ...
14h 26m
€152–342
Drive 875.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Portboucar 875.3 km
8h 53m
€138–199
Bus, train via Aéroport Orly 4
1. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Perpignanbus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
14h 57m
€42–141
Fly, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane ORY - PGF
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain
6h 17m
€132–370

France to Portbou by subway and train

45Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 942.5 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between France and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Port-Bou via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Perpignan in around 8h 10m.

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