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Compare train 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 $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$42 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Portbou:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Portbou costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Portbou take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Portbou
How to get from Barcelona to Portbou by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Portbou is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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869794:24 PM2h01Barcelona Sants6:25 PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station$811One-way1 transfer
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869794:24 PM2h01Barcelona Sants6:25 PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station$811One-way1 transfer
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869794:24 PM2h01Barcelona Sants6:25 PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
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869873:17 PM2h08Barcelona Sants5:25 PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station$811One-way1 transfer
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869794:24 PM2h08Barcelona Sants6:32 PMCervera de la Marenda$831One-way1 transfer
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869739:26 AM2h59Barcelona Sants12:25 PMBanyuls-sur-Mer station$971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Portbou:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Portbou costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Portbou take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- 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 can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Portbou station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, SARFA S.L., FlixBus, Moventis to go to Portbou by bus.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe MD, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Portbou by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
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