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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Portbou is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 18m.

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 48m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Portbou?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

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 Brignole and arriving at Port-Bou via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Genoa to Portbou?

The distance between Genoa and Portbou is 898 km. The road distance is 721.3 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 which takes 11h 18m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Genoa to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Portbou bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Portbou train from?

Genoa to Portbou train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Portbou?

The best way to get from Genoa to Portbou is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €270 and takes 13h 46m.

Where does the Genoa to Portbou bus arrive?

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

Where does the Genoa to Portbou train arrive?

Genoa to Portbou train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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?

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Genoa to Portbou - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Genoa to Portbou by car, plane, train, bus, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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 48m
€73–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Perpignanbus FlixBus N758 / ...
2. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle to CERBÈRE - Centre-Villebus 540
11h 18m
€49–96
Train
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
2. Take the train from Nice Ville to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Port-Boutrain Ter
13h 46m
€131–267
Drive 721.3 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Portboucar 721.3 km
7h 14m
€114–164
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
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 32m
€54–223
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
€67–240
Train via Narbonne
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 Narbonnetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
13h 46m
€122–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
14h 9m
€60–114

Genoa to Portbou by bus

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11h 18mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.1 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Genoa to CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle in around 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Port-Bou via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 13h 46m.

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