- Must visit
Museu d'Art de Girona
Girona’s main art museum presents Romanesque to modern Catalan works in the former Episcopal Palace beside the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portbou to Girona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portbou to Girona will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 15 trains that leave Portbou for Girona on Thu, Aug 06, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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15862Trains from Portbou to Girona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:18, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 34 miles (56 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 8:18 AM |
Last train 6:27 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Portbou to Girona trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15260 | 3:29 PM Portbou station | 1h06 | 4:35 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15870 | 4:05 PM Portbou station | 1h03 | 5:08 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15876 | 5:35 PM Portbou station | 1h03 | 6:38 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15882 | 7:05 PM Portbou station | 1h03 | 8:08 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15264 | 7:29 PM Portbou station | 1h06 | 8:35 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15886 | 8:24 PM Portbou station | 0h53 | 9:17 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
15852 | 7:05 AM Portbou station | 1h03 | 8:08 AM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15252 | 7:29 AM Portbou station | 1h06 | 8:35 AM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15854 | 8:35 AM Portbou station | 1h03 | 9:38 AM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15856 | 10:05 AM Portbou station | 1h03 | 11:08 AM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15860 | 11:24 AM Portbou station | 0h53 | 12:17 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15256 | 11:29 AM Portbou station | 1h06 | 12:35 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15862 | 12:35 PM Portbou station | 1h03 | 1:38 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15864 | 1:24 PM Portbou station | 0h55 | 2:19 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
15866 | 2:35 PM Portbou station | 1h03 | 3:38 PM Girona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Girona’s main art museum presents Romanesque to modern Catalan works in the former Episcopal Palace beside the cathedral.
Set in the preserved Bonastruc ça Porta center, this museum explains Jewish life, scholarship, and heritage in medieval Girona.
This cinema museum features cameras, optical toys, and film history, making it one of Girona’s most distinctive and family-friendly museums.
Girona’s old town is a dense medieval quarter of lanes, stairs, and monuments, ideal for wandering between major historic sites.
These colorful riverside façades along the Onyar form Girona’s postcard scene and are best enjoyed on foot from several central bridges.
This elegant stairway and small square create one of Girona’s most photographed scenes, framed by arcades and old stone buildings.
Xuixo is Girona's signature pastry: a deep-fried, sugar-coated roll filled with crema catalana. It is a beloved local breakfast and pastry-shop classic.
Mar i Muntanya pairs seafood with meat, often chicken with langoustines. It reflects Girona and Catalonia's inland-meets-coast cooking tradition.
Botifarra Dolça is a sweet pork sausage from the Girona area, cooked with sugar and sometimes lemon or cinnamon. It is a distinctive Empordà specialty.
World-renowned fine dining restaurant by the Roca brothers, known for creative Catalan cuisine, polished service, and an elegant modern setting.
Stylish Michelin-starred restaurant offering seasonal tasting menus rooted in local produce and contemporary Catalan technique.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old quarter serving classic Catalan dishes in a warm, old-world dining room popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels rise in peak season, but dining and local buses stay reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portbou to Girona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Girona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portbou to Girona trains use the Portbou to Girona station pair. Use this guide to compare Portbou and Girona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Portbou has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Portbou.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Portbou. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Portbou. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Portbou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Portbou: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portbou: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Comodoro, Hotel La Masia.
Girona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Occi, River Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Girona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Girona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Girona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Girona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Carlemany Girona, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Girona, Hotel Gran Ultonia.
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