Guides
Travel guides: Barcelona and Girona to the South of France
Everything we explain to our passengers before a trip across the border, gathered in one place: which airport to choose, how the border works, how long the drive takes, what to know with children or a group, and when the big events are.
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The border, live
- Barcelona → Girona (AP-7)Checking…
- Girona → La Jonquera (AP-7 / N-II)Checking…
- French side (A9)Border checks possibleA9 status on Bison Futé
France has notified checks at its internal borders until 30-04-2027 (European Commission): carry ID for every passenger.
- Booked in advance, in your name
- Fixed price per vehicle
- VAT invoice
- GPS log of every ride
- Support 24/7 in your language
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Airports
Flying in or out
Which airport for the South of France?
Barcelona, Girona, Perpignan, Toulouse or Montpellier compared. Read the guide.
Barcelona El Prat Airport
T1 or T2, the free shuttle bus and where your driver waits. Read the guide.
Girona-Costa Brava Airport
No train station, the nearest airport to the border. Read the guide.
Late flights
Landing in the evening with a final destination in France. Read the guide.
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.
Your fixed price in a few minutes
Choose your route, date and number of passengers: from or to Barcelona or Girona airport, the widget shows the fixed price per vehicle, tolls included, and you book online. For a special request, we reply by WhatsApp, phone or email, 24/7.
On the road
The journey itself
Crossing the Spain–France border
Documents, checks and what changes on the way. Read the guide.
Distances and driving times
From Barcelona and Girona to every city we serve. Read the guide.
Train, bus or private transfer?
An honest comparison, with official sources. Read the guide.
Who is travelling
Families, groups and events
Travelling with children
Child seats, ID and the French travel authorisation for minors. Read the guide.
Group transfers
Minibuses up to 22 seats, weddings, teams and seminars. Read the guide.
Events calendar
The Sanch, Visa pour l’Image, the 14 July fireworks in Carcassonne. Read the guide.
Ready to go
From the guide to the booking
Every guide comes with the booking widget: choose your route, date and passengers to see the fixed price per vehicle, tolls included, and book online. Our routes start or end in Spain, in both directions: see all transfers between Spain and France and France to Barcelona.
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
Are the guides kept up to date?
We review them regularly and link the official sources, which always have the final word on timetables, rules and dates.
Do you run trips within France?
No. Every trip has one end in Spain: Barcelona, the cruise port or Girona airport.
How do I see the price?
Choose your route in the widget: it shows the fixed price per vehicle, tolls included, before you book.
Ready to book your ride?
A fixed price, a booking in your name and a driver waiting with a name sign. Check your price now, with no obligation.