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| Barcelona | Gerona | Girona | Reus | Rest of Spain |
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Girona/Gerona - Costa Brava (GRO): Location: 12 km/7 miles SW of Gerona, 76 km/48 miles NE of Barcelona & 24 km/15 Miles NNW of Lloret de Mar. Airport Overview: One terminal (divided into departures and arrival sides) with car parking opposite and a bus stop outside. By Road: About 1 hour to Barcelona on good roads. By Taxi: Taxis wait outside the arrivals side of the building. To Girona ~€20, Platja D'Aro €45, Lloret de Mar €45/30 mins, Roses €80 & L'Estartit €60. Radiotaxi 972 221 020 or Teletaxi 972 222 323. ◊Girotransfer operate a fleet of taxis, minibuses & coaches covering all destinations including Andorra ski resorts. Tel +34 687 763 165 or in the UK +44 (0)844 837 3531.
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| There are 2 buses from the airport, one to central Barcelona (now stops in Estaciò del Nord, beside Arc de Triomf) and one to Gerona/Girona bus station (behind the train station). There are also 3 Ryanair buses that serve the Costa Brava beach resorts. Both these bus companies have information desks in arrivals near the car rental offices. | |
| Barcelona Bus to Girona city: | Route: Runs from the bus stop outside arrivals (exit and turn left) to Girona bus station (behind the train station). |
| Timings: Buses leave the airport daily every hour 0530-0030. Buses leave the bus station in Gerona (stand 7) daily every hour 0500-2200. Takes 25-30 mins. | |
| Cost: One way €1.95 return (30 days) €3.70. Pay the driver. Contact: 902 361 550. | |
| Barcelona Bus to Barcelona: | Route: Runs from the bus stop outside arrivals (exit and turn left) to central Barcelona (now stops in Estaciò del Nord, beside Arc de Triomf). |
| Timings: Buses run according to flights. ◊Buses leave the airport daily at 0830, 1000 (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun only), 1015, 1030, 1045, 1100, 1230, 1400, 1445, 1545, 1645 (Mon, Thu & Sat only), 1700 (Mon, Tur, Thu, Fri & Sat only), 1730, 1800, 1830 (Sat & Sun only), 2000, 2030, 2100 (Tue, Wed, Thu & Sun only), 2130, 2200, 2215, 2245, 0000 & 0010. ◊Buses leave the Estacio del Nord in Barcelona daily at 0345, 0400, 0445, 0530, 0600, 0700, 0730, 0930, 1100, 1130 (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun only), 1200, 1300, 1330 (Tue, Thu & Sat only), 1345 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat only), 1400 (Sat only), 1500, 1530 (Sat & Sun only), 1700, 1730, 1745 (Mon-Fri only), 1800 (Wed & Sun only), 1815 (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun only), 1830, 1845, 1900, 1915 (Thu only) & 1930 (not Saturdays). ◊Times will change as airline schedules change. For latest timings see here. Transfer Time: Takes ~70 mins. Cost: Single ticket €12, return €21 (valid 30 days). | |
| Cost: €12 one way, €21 return. Contact: 902 361 550. | |
| Ryanair Costa Brava North Bus: | Route: Airport - Figueres - Empuriabrava (Puigmal 1 - Carreterra) - Empuriabrava (Centre Civic/Beach) - Roses (Post Office) - Roses (Station). |
| Timings: ◊Buses leave the airport daily at 0945, 1830 (Mon-Fri only) & 2145. Buses leave Roses station daily at 0620, 1130 (Mon-Fri only) & 1820. ◊Buses leave Empuriabrava (Centre Civic/Beach) daily at 0635, 1145 (Mon-Fri only) & 1835. ◊Buses leave Figueras daily at 0655, 1205 (Mon-Fri only) & 1855. Buses run all year round except December 25, 16 and 1st Jan. Transfer Times: From the airport to Empuriabrava 1 hour 15 mins. To Roses 90 mins. To Figueres 55 mins. | |
| Cost: €13 one way. Contact: Operated by Sarfa/Grup Sarbus/Barcelona Bus. | |
| Ryanair Costa Brava Centre Bus: | Route: Airport - Sant Feliu de Guixols (station) - S'Agaró - Platja d'Aro (station) - Sant Antoni de Calonge - Palamós. |
| Timings: ◊Buses leave the airport daily at 0945, 1830 (Mon-Fri only) & 2145. Buses leave the airport daily at 0930, 1100, 1530 & 2230. Buses leave Palamos daily at 0545, 0845, 1345 & 1745. ◊Buses leave Sant Antoni de Calonge 15 mins later. Buses leave Platja d'Aro daily at 0600, 0900, 1400 & 1800. ◊Buses leave S'Agaro 5 minutes after that, and from Sant Feliu de Guixols a further 10 mins later. Buses run all year round except December 25, 16 and 1st Platja d'Aro 1 hour, Sant Antoni 70 mins & Palamos 1 hour 15. | |
| Cost: €8 one way. Contact: Operated by Sarfa/Grup Sarbus/Barcelona Bus. | |
| Ryanair Costa Brava South Bus: | Route: Gerona city bus station - Airport - Lloret de Mar - Blanes - Malgrat de Mar - Santa Susanna - Pineda de Mar - Calella de la Costa - Tossa de Mar. Not all buses stop at all towns. |
| Timings: ◊Buses leave the airport daily at 0850 (all resorts except Lloret & Tossa de Mar), 0930 (Lloret & Tossa de Mar only), 1100 (Lloret de Mar & Blanes only), 1300 (all resorts except Lloret & Tossa de Mar), 1430 (Lloret & Tossa de Mar only), 1830 (Lloret de Mar & Blanes only), 2130 (Lloret de Mar & Blanes only) & 2230 (Lloret de Mar & Blanes only. Mon-Sat only). ◊Buses leave Tossa de Mar daily at 1125 & 1540. ◊Buses leave Blanes daily at 0715, 0945, 1100, 1200 (Mon-Sat only) & 1840. ◊Buses leave Lloret de Mar daily at 0730, 1000, 1145, 1600 & 1900. Buses run all year round except December 25, 16 and 1st Jan. Transfer Times: From the airport to Lloret de Mar 35 mins, Blanes 55 mins, Tossa de Mar 55 mins. | |
| Cost: €8 one way. Contact: Operated by Sarfa/Grup Sarbus/Barcelona Bus. | |
| By Shuttle Van: | |
| Girona airport transfers. | |
| Resorthoppa.com | can arrange transfer by minivan, coach or taxi to anywhere on the Costa Brava from Estartit in the north, to Mataro in the southwest, including Tossa de Mar, Pineda, Calella de la Costa & Santa Susanna. Click here to book. |
| Girotransfer | operate a fleet of taxis, minibuses & coaches covering all destinations including Andorra ski resorts. Tel +34 687 763 165 or in the UK +44 (0)844 837 3531. |
| Rental Cars: | |||
| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, EUROPCAR , Hertz & Goldcar Rental/Europa Rent a Car have desks in arrivals. | ||
| Weblinks: Click here to book -----> | ●Affordable. | •Car Hire Gerona | □Car Trawler Car Hire. |
Reus (REU): Location: 4 km/2 Miles ESE of Reus, 9 km/6 miles WNW of Tarragona & 90 km/56 miles WSW of Barcelona. Airport Overview: 2 terminals, one for departures and one for arrivals, situated a short walk apart. By Road: To Tarragona 13 km/8 Miles. To Barcelona ~70 mins & Sitges ~40 mins. By Taxi: Taxis stop outside both terminals. To Reus train station ~€16/30 mins, Tarragona ~€22. There is a taxi desk in the arrivals building. Call +34 977 345050. ◊Girotransfer operate a fleet of taxis, minibuses & coaches covering all destinations including Andorra ski resorts. Tel +34 687 763 165 or in the UK +44 (0)844 837 3531.
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| Bus #50 to Reus: | Route: The bus runs on a circular route: Airport (The bus stops outside both the departures and arrivals terminals) - Bus station - Greco - La Salle - Pastoreta - Pg de Prim - Font de Rubinat - Pg de Sunyer - Oques (city centre) - Joan Rebull - RENFE (Train station) - Folch i Torres - Niloga - Llibertat - Av de Sant Jordi - Fira de Reus - Jutjats - Redessa - Jardins de Reus - Ploms - Airport. Change at the train or bus stations for connections to beach resorts. |
| Timings: ◊Buses leave the airport (both terminals) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 0825, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1550 & 1650. On Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 0825, 0915, 1550, 1650, 1950 & 2050. ◊Buses leave city train station on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 0755, 0845, 0945, 1045, 1145, 1245, 1520 & 1620. On Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 0755, 0845, 1520, 1620, 1920 & 2020. ◊Buses leave the city bus station 10 mins later. Transfer Times: To Bus station 20 mins, Oques 25 mins & Train station 30 mins. | |
| La Hispano Igualadina bus to Barcelona city: | Route: Airport - Barcelona (Maria Cristina Metro Station) - Barcelona Sants. NOTE: On my visit in January 2007, I was unable to locate the correct bus stop at Maria Cristina. There are 2 or 3 bus stops outside Corte Ingles, but none had any information regarding this bus. |
| Timings: ◊Starting Wednesday, June 18, 2008, a new Reus airport bus schedule is in force. For info call +34 902 44 77 26. Transfer Times: To Barcelona ~80 mins. | |
| Contact: For latest timings, call +34 93 804 4451 or 902 44 77 26. La Hispano Igualadina has a desk in the arrivals building. | |
| La Hispano Igualadina bus to Tarragona: | Route: Airport - La Floresta - Tarragona. |
| Timings: ◊Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri only at 0725, 0825, 0925, 1255, 1355, 1455, 1755, 1855 & 1955. ◊Buses leave Tarragona Mon-Fri only at 0750, 0850, 0950, 1320, 1420, 1520, 1820, 1920 & 2020. ◊Buses leave La Floresta 10 mins later. Transfer Times: To Tarragona ~25 mins. | |
| Contact: For latest timings, call +34 93 804 4451 or 902 44 77 26. La Hispano Igualadina has a desk in the arrivals building. m m | |
| By Shuttle Van: | |
| ●Reus airport transfers. | |
| □Resorthoppa.com | can arrange transfer by minivan, coach or taxi to anywhere on the Costa Brava from Costa Brava from Barcelona City in the north, to Cambrils in the southwest, including Salou, Port Aventura, Sitges & La Pineda. Click here to book. |
| Girotransfer | operate a fleet of taxis, minibuses & coaches covering all destinations including Andorra ski resorts. Tel +34 687 763 165 or in the UK +44 (0)844 837 3531. |
| Rental Cars: | ||
| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, EUROPCAR, Hertz & SOL-MAR all have desks in the arrivals terminal. | |
| Weblinks: Click here to book -----> | •Car Hire Reus | □Car Trawler Car Hire. |
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