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Compare train and bus for Portbou to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portbou to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Portbou to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Portbou to Barcelona:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portbou to Barcelona costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cervera de la Marenda and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, SARFA S.L., Sagales, Infobus, Moventis to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Sagales.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
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