Portbou to Valencia by train

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Overview: trains from Portbou to Valencia

Find the key information for travelling by train from Portbou to Valencia, 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 06:12 View journey
Last train 20:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 443
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey €47.51 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 31m
Train operators 7

Portbou to Valencia by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Portbou to Valencia? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 443 kilometres.

Train cost between Portbou to Valencia

Getting from Portbou to Valencia by rail typically costs €47.51, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel from Portbou to Valencia

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:12 and the last departure is 20:24. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:12 and the last train leaves at 20:25. On average, a total of 10 trains make this journey each day.

Travel time and distance between Portbou and Valencia

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 36 minutes, covering a total of 443 kilometres.

How far in advance Portbou and Valencia tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Portbou and Valencia are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Valencia

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Valencia.

FAQs about the train journey from Portbou to Valencia

Want to know more about your journey from Portbou to Valencia? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Portbou and Valencia covers 443 kilometres.

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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.