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Distances and driving times: Barcelona and Girona to the South of France
How long does it really take to drive from Barcelona to Perpignan, Carcassonne or Toulouse? Here are the approximate road distances and driving times from Barcelona and from Girona airport, with the motorways used and what can make the trip longer.
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- Barcelona – Perpignan
- ≈ 195 km
- Barcelona – Carcassonne
- ≈ 315 km
- Barcelona – Toulouse
- ≈ 390 km
- Girona Airport – Perpignan
- ≈ 100 km
The border, live
- Barcelona → Girona (AP-7)Checking…
- Girona → La Jonquera (AP-7 / N-II)Checking…
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France has notified checks at its internal borders until 30-04-2027 (European Commission): carry ID for every passenger.
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From Barcelona
Barcelona city or El Prat to France
Perpignan
About 205 km from El Prat. See Barcelona to Perpignan.
Collioure and Argelès
Narbonne
Carcassonne
Montpellier
Toulouse
Door-to-door comparison
Train, bus, own car or private driver: the real numbers for your group
Choose where you start, where you are going and how many of you are travelling. The private transfer price comes live from our booking engine; train, bus and tolls come from published fares, with their date. You decide.
The private transfer is priced for the whole vehicle; we divide it by the number of travellers so you can compare.
Sources (checked 27-10-2026): train times and fares from Barcelona-Sants (kombo.co, Trainline), FlixBus routes, 2026 Vinci Autoroutes/ASF rates (class 1). Driving times: OSRM, without traffic. Indicative: check with each operator.
What’s included
A fixed price with nothing hidden
- Fixed price per vehicle, taxes and tolls included: the price you book is the price you pay.
- Free waiting time: 60 minutes at the airport (from the actual landing), 30 minutes at the cruise port and Sants station, 15 minutes at any other address.
- Live flight tracking: if you are delayed, we move the pick-up time.
- Meet and greet: your driver comes to meet you with a sign bearing your name.
- Door-to-door service, with your luggage in the same vehicle all the way.
- Driver’s name, phone number, car model and number plate emailed to you before the ride.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up.
- VAT invoice in your name or your company’s.
Optional or to tell us about
- Child seats: on request, for a small supplement. Add one for any child under 135 cm.
- Extra stops or last-minute changes.
- Bulky items (bikes, double buggies, equipment): mention them when you book.
- Tips, entirely optional.
From a saloon car to a 22-seat minibus: up to 22 passengers in one vehicle, and for larger groups the widget prices several vehicles. Secure online payment when you book.
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From Girona airport
About an hour less on the road
Perpignan
Collioure and Argelès
Narbonne
Carcassonne
Montpellier
Toulouse
The route
AP-7, the border at Le Perthus, then the A9
Almost every trip follows the same backbone: the AP-7 north from Barcelona past Girona and Figueres to La Jonquera, the border at Le Perthus, then the A9 to Perpignan, Narbonne and Montpellier. For Carcassonne and Toulouse, the A61 branches off west at Narbonne.
The AP-7 has been toll-free in Catalonia since 2021; the French motorway tolls are included in our fixed price.
What adds time
Why the same trip can take longer
Our fixed price does not change with traffic or waiting time at the border. Choose your route in the widget to see it.
- Checks at the border: France has notified internal border controls, and queues vary with the day and the hour. See Crossing the border.
- Barcelona rush hours on the ring roads, especially on weekday mornings and evenings.
- Summer Saturdays on the A9 around Perpignan, Narbonne and Montpellier.
- Breaks: the times above are without stops; a short break is always possible.
Included in your fixed price
- Fixed price per vehicle, no meter, no surprises
- Tolls and parking included
- Free waiting: 60 min at the airport, 30 min at the cruise port and Sants station, 15 min at any other address
- Real-time flight tracking
- Meet & greet: driver with a name sign at arrivals
- Luggage help, no card surcharge
Frequently asked questions
How far is Perpignan from Barcelona?
About 195 km from the city centre and 205 km from El Prat airport, around two hours and a quarter by road.
How long is the drive from Barcelona to Carcassonne?
About three and a half hours for roughly 315 km.
How far is Toulouse from Barcelona?
About 390 km, around four hours by road.
Is Girona airport closer to France than Barcelona?
Yes. Girona airport is about 100 km from Perpignan, roughly an hour less on the road than Barcelona.
Do these times include the border?
No. They are driving times without stops; checks at the border can add time.
Does the price change if the trip takes longer?
No. The price is fixed per vehicle, tolls included, whatever the traffic.
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