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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Portbou is to fly and train which costs €45 - €190 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 7h 39m and costs €45 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Portbou?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Roma and arriving at CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Florence and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Port-Bou via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Rome to Portbou?

The distance between Rome and Portbou is 1056 km. The road distance is 1220.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 15h and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Rome to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Portbou bus from?

Rome to Portbou bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Portbou train from?

Rome to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Portbou?

The best way to get from Rome to Portbou is to train which takes 15h and costs €190 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Rome to Portbou bus arrive?

Rome to Portbou bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Firenze station.

Where does the Rome to Portbou train arrive?

Rome to Portbou train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Portbou is 1221 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Rome to Portbou.

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

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 6678+ hotels available in Portbou.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Portbou by plane, train, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FCO - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
7h 39m
€45–188
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Perpignantrain
4. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
15h
€190–443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma to Firenzebus
2. Take the bus from Florence to Perpignanbus
3. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle to CERBÈRE - Centre-Villebus 540
18h 45m
€78–145
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchiatrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonaferry
3. Take the train from Barcelona-El Clot to Portboutrain R11
26h 54m
€100–201
Fly to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane FCO - PGF
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain
11h 24m
€162–325
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane FCO - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain
9h 41m
€94–290
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FCO - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Perpignantrain
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain
10h 8m
€98–282
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from ROMA | Capolinea Cornelia # f1 to CIVITAVECCHIA | Via Braccianese Via Gondar # f278bus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
27h 54m
€134–234
Drive 1,220.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Portboucar 1,220.5 km
11h 57m
€190–275

Rome to Portbou by train

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Distance: 1,055.9 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Port-Bou via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Perpignan in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma to CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Florence and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle in around 18h 45m.

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