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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 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m 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 |
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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).
Other travel options to Portbou take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Portbou station.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Sagales, FlixBus.
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