How to travel from Barcelona to Portbou

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Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Portbou

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Portbou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 88 miles (142 km)

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€79

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€29

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Barcelona to Portbou

How to get from Barcelona to Portbou by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Portbou is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TGV INOUI9706+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118786979
04:24PM2h01
Barcelona Sants
06:25PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station
$601One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

TGV INOUI9706+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118786979
04:24PM2h01
Barcelona Sants
06:25PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station
$601One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGV INOUI9706+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118786979
04:24PM2h01
Barcelona Sants
06:25PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station
$601One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV INOUI9706+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118786979
04:24PM2h08
Barcelona Sants
06:32PMCervera de la Marenda
$621One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI9708+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118786983
09:26AM3h58
Barcelona Sants
01:24PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station
$731One-way
1 transfer
TGV INOUI9708+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118786983
09:26AM4h05
Barcelona Sants
01:31PMCervera de la Marenda
$741One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Portbou

Travel to Portbou easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Portbou.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Barcelona and Portbou including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Portbou is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Portbou:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Portbou costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Portbou is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Portbou take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Barcelona to Portbou is approximately 88 miles (142 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Portbou is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Portbou as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Portbou:
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Portbou station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Portbou, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe, Renfe (13), TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Portbou by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, SARFA S.L., Sagales, FlixBus, Moventis to go to Portbou by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Portbou with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Sagales, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Portbou often also extend their vacation to go to Perpignan, Figueres, Girona, Llançà, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portbou and these popular destinations at a great price.

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