What country is close to Spain by train?

The international train network connects Spain with Portugal and France. It features the AVE high-speed train connection with France.



The countries closest to Spain by train are France and Portugal. In 2026, the rail connection between Spain and France is world-class, with high-speed AVE and TGV trains running directly from Barcelona to Paris (approx. 6.5 hours), Lyon, and Marseille. A new high-speed link launched in 2025 also connects Barcelona to Toulouse in just over 3 hours. For travel to Portugal, you can take regional and "Intercity" trains from Madrid to Lisbon or from Vigo in northern Spain to Porto. While Spain also shares a land border with Andorra and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, neither has a direct train station within their borders; for Gibraltar, travelers typically take a train to the Spanish border town of La Línea de la Concepción or Algeciras and walk across. By 2026, the Nightjet sleeper train network has also expanded, making it easier to reach deeper European destinations like Switzerland and Italy by starting in Spain and transferring through the French high-speed hubs.

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Spain is served by comparatively few international rail services. Only four routes taken by trains cross its long border with France and just 4 to 7 trains per day, depending on the time of year, use the high speed line that connects the two countries.

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Portugal to Spain by train and subway. The journey time between Portugal and Spain is around 13h 39m and covers a distance of around 1345 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 20m.

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You can see some of the most amazing views in Portugal and Spain on a high-speed train from Lisbon to Madrid, and it's a great way to experience the beautiful nature of these countries. Below you can check the most popular routes between these beautiful countries.

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Travelling from Lisbon to Barcelona by train The fastest trains from Lisbon to Barcelona take around 13 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,006 kilometres. On weekdays the only train to Barcelona is usually scheduled to depart Lisbon around 21:25.

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Huelva. Huelva on the coast of southwestern Spain is midway between Sevilla and Faro across the border in Portugal. The historic town is the capital of the province of Huelva in the region of Andalusia.

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While the cost of living can vary depending on location and personal preferences, Portugal tends to be slightly cheaper than Spain for accommodation, food, and transportation. Both countries offer beautiful scenery, rich culture, and delicious food, making them great destinations for travelers on a budget.

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No, there are no direct train services from Barcelona to Rome. Travelling from Barcelona to Rome by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

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Spain is bordered by Portugal in the west, by France and Andorra in the northeast. It shares borders with Morocco at the Spanish coastal exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, the two permanently inhabited Spanish autonomous cities in Northern Africa. Spain also shares maritime borders with Algeria and Italy.

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Traveling from Lisbon to Seville by train You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 312 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Seville, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.

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The average journey time by train between Seville and Lisbon is 11 hours and 20 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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