Guide · Families
Travelling with children between Barcelona and the South of France
A family trip across the border is easy with a little preparation: the right seat for each child, an ID document for everyone and enough room for the buggy. Here is what the rules say on each side of the border and how we organise a family transfer.
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- child seat threshold in Spain
- 135 cm
- child seat threshold in France
- 10 years
- per passenger, children included
- 1 ID
- child seats, small supplement
- On request
The border, live
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- 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.
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Child seats
What the law says on each side of the border
In Spain, children up to 135 cm tall must travel in an approved child restraint suited to their height and weight. In France, the Highway Code requires an approved child restraint for every child under 10. On a cross-border trip, the practical rule is simple: add a seat for any child under 135 cm, and tell us the age and height of each child so we bring the right one.
Child seats are available on request, for a small supplement. Add them when you book: we cannot guarantee a seat requested at the last minute.
Official sources
- Sécurité routière: child seats · French official leaflet
- DGT · Spanish traffic authority
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.
Documents
ID for every child, and sometimes a travel authorisation
France has notified checks at its internal borders, so every passenger, babies included, needs a valid ID card or passport. Keep the documents at hand rather than in the boot.
A child who lives in France and travels abroad without a parent holding parental authority needs a travel authorisation (AST, Cerfa form 15646) signed by a parent, with a copy of that parent’s ID. Spain has a similar permission for Spanish minors travelling abroad without their parents, issued by the National Police or the Guardia Civil. Check the official rules if this applies to you.
Official sources
- Service-public.fr: travel authorisation for minors (AST) · French official site
On the road
Practical tips for a family transfer
- Tell us how many suitcases, buggies and cots you have: we choose a vehicle with room for everything.
- A short break on the way is always possible; ask the driver.
- Bring water, snacks and something to keep the children busy on the motorway.
- After a flight, the 60 minutes of free waiting from landing give you time for nappies and baggage reclaim.
- The price is per vehicle, not per person: children do not add to it, apart from child seats.
Where families go
Family favourites in the South of France
Argelès and the Côte Vermeille
Campsites, beaches and holiday lets. See Collioure and Argelès.
The Cité of Carcassonne
Ramparts and castles that children love. See Barcelona to Carcassonne.
Gruissan and the Aude coast
Long beaches near Narbonne. See Barcelona to Narbonne.
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
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, on request, for a small supplement. Add them when you book and give us the age and height of each child.
Up to what age does a child need a seat?
In Spain, up to 135 cm tall; in France, under 10 years old. On a cross-border trip, plan a seat for any child under 135 cm.
Do babies need an ID to cross the border?
Yes. Every passenger, babies included, needs a valid ID card or passport.
What is the AST?
The French travel authorisation for a minor living in France who travels abroad without a parent holding parental authority. It is Cerfa form 15646, on service-public.fr.
Is there room for a buggy?
Yes, if you tell us when you book. Mention buggies, cots and bulky items so we send the right vehicle.
Does the price depend on the number of children?
No. The price is per vehicle; only child seats carry a small supplement.
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