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Take the train from Alicante Terminal to Port-Bou in 8 hours 20 minutes
If you want to travel from Alicante Terminal to Port-Bou by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Alicante Terminal to Port-Bou by train to take around 12 hours 42 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 8 hours 20 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 8 trains per day running on this route, which spans 341 miles (549 km). You’ll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Port-Bou. Renfe is the main rail company operating on this route. Having the widest network of high-speed trains in Europe, Renfe will make your train travel experience in Spain an enjoyable one.
You can save money on train tickets from Alicante Terminal to Port-Bou if you book in Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Alicante Terminal to Port-Bou if you book in advance.. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
Trains to Port-Bou from Alicante Terminal
| First train | 06:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:00 | |
| Departure station | Alicante Terminal | |
| Arrival station | Port-Bou | |
| Journey time | From 8h 20m | |
| Distance | 341 miles (549 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Renfe and Euromed trains from Alicante Terminal to Port-Bou
Renfe
Euromed
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Euromed is Renfe's high-speed service that travels along the Mediterranean coast. Able to travel at 155 mph (250 km/h), Euromed trains run on the Barcelona – Tarragona – Castellón – Valencia – Alicante route - also known as the "Mediterranean Corridor". With a frequency of up to 12 daily trips between these cities, Euromed trains offer two classes on board – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). Designed by Talgo, the trains that run between Barcelona and Alicante offer 63 seats in Preferente and 236 in Turista, with 11 carriages (including a food carriage) and two locomotives, which allows them to travel in both directions.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Alicante Terminal to Port-Bou?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.