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Compare train for Portbou to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portbou to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $59, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$104 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Portbou to Barcelona
How to get from Portbou to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portbou to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
158662:36 PM2h18Portbou station4:54 PMSant Adreu Comtal$181One-way0 transfers
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158662:36 PM2h18Portbou station4:54 PMSant Adreu Comtal$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
152549:53 AM2h06Portbou station11:59 AMBarcelona El Clot Aragó$241One-way0 transfers
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158704:06 PM2h18Portbou station6:24 PMSant Adreu Comtal$181One-way0 transfers
158725:36 PM2h18Portbou station7:54 PMSant Adreu Comtal$181One-way0 transfers
158548:36 AM2h18Portbou station10:54 AMSant Adreu Comtal$181One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portbou and Barcelona as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Banyuls-sur-Mer station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Figueres, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, SARFA S.L., Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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