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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Geneva is to train and bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 100 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Geneva is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Geneva - Bus station via PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Geneve via Perpignan, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Portbou to Geneva?

The distance between Portbou and Geneva is 672 km. The road distance is 616.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Portbou to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Geneva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portbou to Geneva train from?

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

Train or bus from Portbou to Geneva?

The best way to get from Portbou to Geneva is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Portbou to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portbou to Geneva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portbou to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Geneva is 616 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Portbou to Geneva.

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

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

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

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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
8h 33m
CHF 73–214
Train, train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portbou to Gironatrain
2. Take the train from Girona to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
6h 31m
CHF 41–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonnetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Narbonne to Genevabus FlixBus N872
11h 31m
CHF 44–96
Drive 616.3 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Genevacar 616.3 km
6h 15m
CHF 100–144
Train via Avignon
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Avignon Centretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
8h 50m
CHF 107–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assisclebus 540
2. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF to Geneva - Bus stationbus
11h 45m
CHF 47–97
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonnetrain
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
7h 16m
CHF 72–249

Portbou to Geneva by train

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Distance: 671.8 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Portbou, Spain and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cerbere to Geneve via Perpignan, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Geneva - Bus station via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle and PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF in around 11h 45m.

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