Bordeaux to Portbou by train

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Overview: trains from Bordeaux to Portbou

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bordeaux to Portbou, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:10 View journey
Last train 21:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 17m View journey
Distance (km) 401
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €56.66 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 6m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Bordeaux to Portbou by train

Want to know how to get from Bordeaux to Portbou by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Bordeaux to Portbou take around 5 hours and 17 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 401 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Bordeaux is scheduled to depart at around  06:10. The last departure is usually at around 21:20 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Bordeaux at around 06:10, with the last train leaving at around 21:20. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 24 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €56.66.

We think any time is a great time to visit Portbou, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Portbou.

Is there a direct train from Bordeaux to Portbou?

The journey between Bordeaux and Portbou usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bordeaux to Portbou every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Bordeaux to Portbou?

The Bordeaux to Portbou train travel takes about 5 hours and 17 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bordeaux to Portbou train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Portbou leaving Bordeaux at around 06:10 and the last train leaving at around 21:20 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bordeaux at around 06:10, with the final departure at 21:20.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.