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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Arles is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Arles is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to Arles. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Perpignan - Bus Station, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Arles. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Arles via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Portbou to Arles?

The distance between Portbou and Arles is 293 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Arles without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Portbou to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Arles bus from?

Portbou to Arles bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, depart from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville station.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Arles train from?

Portbou to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.

Train or bus from Portbou to Arles?

The best way to get from Portbou to Arles is to train via Narbonne which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Portbou to Arles bus arrive?

Portbou to Arles bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, arrive at PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle station.

Where does the Portbou to Arles train arrive?

Portbou to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Narbonne station.

Can I drive from Portbou to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Arles is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Portbou to Arles.

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

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Portbou to Arles - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Portbou to Arles by train, bus, or car

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Train via Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonnetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Arlestrain Ter / ...
4h 39m
€34–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assisclebus 540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 34m
Drive 281.4 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Arlescar 281.4 km
2h 54m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Tarascon Sur Rhonetrain Ter
5h 17m
€49–105

Portbou to Arles by train

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4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.2 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Cerbere to Arles via Narbonne in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to ARLES - Clémenceau via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle, Perpignan - Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 7h 34m.

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