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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Portbou is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Port-Bou via Marseille St Charles and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Nice to Portbou?

The distance between Nice and Portbou is 612 km. The road distance is 525.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Nice to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Portbou train from?

Nice to Portbou train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Where does the Nice to Portbou train arrive?

Nice to Portbou train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Nice to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Portbou is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Nice to Portbou.

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

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 5969+ hotels available in Portbou.

Nice to Portbou - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Portbou by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, 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 Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Perpignantrain
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
8h 33m
€77–137
Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
6h 56m
€38–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Cerberetrain Ter
10h 42m
€46–68
Drive 525.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Portboucar 525.7 km
5h 16m
€82–118
Train via Narbonne
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Narbonnetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
9h 24m
€83–221
Bus, train via Narbonne
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Narbonne Bus Station Av. Maréchal Fochbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3577 / ...
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
12h 23m
€48–92
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NCE - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain
8h 4m
€80–301

Nice to Portbou by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 33mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 611.5 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Port-Bou via Marseille St Charles and Perpignan in around 8h 33m.

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