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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to France is to train and bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to France. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Perpignan - Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and France?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to France. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Perpignan and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Portbou to France?

The distance between Portbou and France is 934 km. The road distance is 878.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to France without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Portbou to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portbou to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Portbou to France?

The best way to get from Portbou to France is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 26m.

Where does the Portbou to France bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portbou to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portbou to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to France is 878 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Portbou to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 3895+ hotels available in France.

Portbou to France - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 6 ways to get from Portbou to France by train (TGV), bus, night train, car, train, 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 Cerbere to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
6h 54m
€70–218
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Parisbus FlixBus N707 / ...
14h 38m
€37–114
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 Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 26m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Cerbere to Paris Austerlitznighttrain 5738 / ...
12h 5m
€160–342
Drive 878.4 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Pariscar 878.4 km
8h 54m
€138–200
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain
2. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PGF - ORY
5h 4m
€132–370

Portbou to France by train and subway

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 934 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Portbou, Spain and France?

You can take a train from Cerbere to Hôtel de Ville via Perpignan, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Pont de l'Archevêché via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle, Perpignan - Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 26m.

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