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 €30 - €90 and takes 7h 31m.

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 Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Nice to Portbou?

The distance between Nice and Portbou is 523 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 bus and train which takes 7h 31m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 Avignon Tgv 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 5365+ 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 bus, train, train (TGV), car, plane, or train (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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Nice to Perpignanbus FlixBus N758
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Cerberetrain Ter
7h 31m
€30–89
Train via Avignon
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Port-Boutrain Ter
8h 35m
€99–193
Drive 525.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Portboucar 525.7 km
5h 16m
€83–120
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 Portboutrain
7h 3m
€42–166
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Perpignantrain
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
8h 39m
€67–144
Bus, train via Girona
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Girona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain R11
11h 2m
€34–128
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 57m
€81–267

Nice to Portbou by bus and train

5Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 523.1 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Port-Bou via Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre in around 8h 35m.

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