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 €40 - €95 and takes 9h 50m.

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 17m and costs €80 - €130.

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 Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Nice to Portbou?

The distance between Nice and Portbou is 604 km. The road distance is 525.6 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 50m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 17m 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 7136+ hotels available in Portbou.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Portbou by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
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
8h 50m
€98–212
Bus, train
cheapest
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
9h 50m
€44–90
Drive 525.6 km
1. Drive from Nice to Portboucar 525.6 km
5h 17m
€84–121
Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
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 Port-Boutrain
6h 45m
€53–194
Bus, train via Marseille
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 404 / ...
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Perpignantrain
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
9h 14m
€62–104
Fly to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane NCE - PGF
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain
9h 22m
€116–308
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
7h 42m
€109–281

Nice to Portbou by train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 603.7 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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 Narbonne in around 8h 50m.

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