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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Portbou is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 54m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Nice to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Portbou bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Portbou train from?

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

Train or bus from Nice to Portbou?

The best way to get from Nice to Portbou is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Nice to Portbou bus arrive?

Nice to Portbou bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perpignan 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?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Nice and Portbou?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

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

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 32m
€89–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Perpignanbus FlixBus N758 / ...
2. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle to CERBÈRE - Centre-Villebus 540
9h 54m
€36–70
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 11m
€44–203
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port-Boutrain Ter
9h 30m
€97–213
Bus, train
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 1m
€48–102
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
8h 34m
€140–311
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 Cerberetrain
7h 45m
€94–286

Nice to Portbou by train

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 611.5 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle in around 9h 54m.

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