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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Nice is to train and bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Nice is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to Nice. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Nice via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Nice. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Nice Ville via Narbonne and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Portbou to Nice?

The distance between Portbou and Nice is 602 km. The road distance is 527 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Nice without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 8h 37m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Portbou to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Nice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portbou to Nice train from?

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

Train or bus from Portbou to Nice?

The best way to get from Portbou to Nice is to train via Narbonne which takes 8h 37m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Portbou to Nice bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portbou to Nice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portbou to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Nice is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Portbou to Nice.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Portbou to Nice by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonnetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
8h 37m
€68–133
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portbou to Gironatrain R11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 6m
€34–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assisclebus 540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Nicebus FlixBus N758
8h 51m
Drive 527 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Nicecar 527 km
5h 15m
€83–120
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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane TLS - NCE
6h 54m
€85–265
Train
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Avignon Centretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 15m
€90–194
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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
6h 55m
€45–168

Portbou to Nice by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 601.6 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Cerbere to Nice Ville via Narbonne and Marseille St Charles in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Nice via Perpignan in around 8h 51m.

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