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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 an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Portbou costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Portbou take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.57. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- 1591412:59 PM2h22Sant Adreu Comtal3:21 PMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1591412:59 PM2h22Sant Adreu Comtal3:21 PMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
158142:55 PM2h04Barcelona El Clot Aragó4:59 PMPortbou station$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1591010:59 AM2h22Sant Adreu Comtal1:21 PMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
- 158207:29 PM2h22Sant Adreu Comtal9:51 PMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
- 159068:59 AM2h22Sant Adreu Comtal11:21 AMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM7h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:00 AMEls Límits, E-15 (Àrea de Servei La Jonquera - Porta Catalana)$521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Portbou:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Portbou costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Portbou take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Els Límits, E-15 (Àrea de Servei La Jonquera - Porta Catalana).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Portbou by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe to go to Portbou by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe.
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