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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Portbou is to drive and fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs €85 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Port-Bou via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Genoa to Portbou?

The distance between Genoa and Portbou is 898 km. The road distance is 721.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Portbou without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 25m and costs €50 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Genoa to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Portbou train from?

Genoa to Portbou train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.

Where does the Genoa to Portbou train arrive?

Genoa to Portbou train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Portbou is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Genoa to Portbou.

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

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 4542+ hotels available in Portbou.

Genoa to Portbou - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Portbou by car, plane, train, bus, or train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe)

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

Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, train
best
1. Drive from Genoa to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane PSA - GRO
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
5h 52m
€89–323
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GOA - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
7h 33m
€46–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Perpignanbus FlixBus N758 / ...
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
10h 25m
€51–93
Train
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Perpignantrain
4. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
12h 56m
€100–196
Drive 721.4 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Portboucar 721.4 km
7h 14m
€115–165
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TRN - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
9h 49m
€66–250
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
5. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
10h 46m
€62–233
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
5. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
10h 39m
€59–219
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
2. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port-Boutrain Ter
14h 20m
€108–261

Genoa to Portbou by bus and train

30Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.1 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Port-Bou via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, and Perpignan in around 12h 56m.

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