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Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Portbou
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Portbou costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Portbou take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
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.
- 157286:30 PM2h25Sant Adreu Comtal8:55 PMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 157286:30 PM2h25Sant Adreu Comtal8:55 PMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
157326:55 PM2h07Barcelona El Clot Aragó9:02 PMPortbou station$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 158208:00 PM2h25Sant Adreu Comtal10:25 PMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
- 159048:00 AM2h26Sant Adreu Comtal10:26 AMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
- 159006:30 AM2h26Sant Adreu Comtal8:56 AMPortbou station$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Portbou:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Portbou costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Portbou take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- 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 Cervera de la Marenda.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Figueres, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe MD, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Portbou by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, SARFA S.L., FlixBus to go to Portbou by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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