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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Madrid is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Port-Bou and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Portbou to Madrid?

The distance between Portbou and Madrid is 773 km. The road distance is 724.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Madrid without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 5h 51m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Portbou to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Madrid train from?

Portbou to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Port-Bou station.

Train or bus from Portbou to Madrid?

The best way to get from Portbou to Madrid is to train via Barcelona which takes 5h 51m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Portbou to Madrid train arrive?

Portbou to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Portbou to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Madrid is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Portbou to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6880+ hotels available in Madrid.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Barcelona
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1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
5h 51m
€44–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Figueres - Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 602
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
12h 48m
€53–85
Drive 724.9 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Madridcar 724.9 km
7h 40m
€112–162
Train, train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly
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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
5h 46m
€63–203
Train
1. Take the train from Portbou to Gironatrain R11 / ...
2. Take the train from Girona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
6h 11m
€45–129
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 8m
€53–81
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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TLS - MAD
8h 5m
€79–269
Train to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain
2. Fly from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PGF - MAD
9h 30m
€122–440

Portbou to Madrid by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 773.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Portbou, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Port-Bou to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portbou to Madrid, Avenida de América via Figueres, Figueres - Estación de Autobuses, and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 12h 48m.

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