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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Milan is to train and bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Milan is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €50 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and Milan?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to Milan. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Milan. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Milano Centrale via Perpignan and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Portbou to Milan?

The distance between Portbou and Milan is 961 km. The road distance is 782.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Milan without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €95 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Portbou to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Milan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portbou to Milan train from?

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

Train or bus from Portbou to Milan?

The best way to get from Portbou to Milan is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Portbou to Milan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portbou to Milan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portbou to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Milan is 783 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Portbou to Milan.

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

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Portbou to Milan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Portbou to Milan by train (Renfe, TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
10h 50m
€97–285
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Milanbus FlixBus N740
13h 35m
€43–119
Drive 782.6 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Milancar 782.6 km
9h 23m
€123–178
Train, train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
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 Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BCN - LIN
6h 43m
€50–232
Train via Avignon
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Avignon Centretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
13h 3m
€156–340
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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 20m
Train, train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
7h 25m
€43–184
Train, train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
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 Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
7h 22m
€59–244
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Perpignantrain
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
9h 34m
€96–245

Portbou to Milan by train

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Distance: 960.8 km
Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Portbou, Spain and Milan, Italy?

You can take a train from Cerbere to Milano Centrale via Perpignan and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle and Perpignan - Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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