Practical Guide · How to get there

How to get to Andorra: car, bus, plane or train

Andorra has no airport or train station: you arrive by road from Spain or France. Compare the five ways to come depending on where you're coming from, and if you prefer not to drive, we'll pick you up with Move.

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Getting to Andorra, in four facts

What you should know before choosing how to come.

No airport or train

The nearest airport, Andorra–La Seu, is in Spain, 26 km away. Trains arrive at L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre and Lleida.

Only two road entrances

From Spain, via La Seu d'Urgell. From France, via Pas de la Casa. Both are mountain roads.

About 200 km from Barcelona and Toulouse

Andorra la Vella is 208 km from Barcelona, 185 km from Toulouse, and 613 km from Madrid.

Five ways to come

Direct bus, car, plane to a nearby airport, train to the nearest station, or Move, which picks you up wherever you are.

No airport or train

The nearest airport, Andorra–La Seu, is in Spain, 26 km away. Trains arrive at L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre and Lleida.

Only two road entrances

From Spain, via La Seu d'Urgell. From France, via Pas de la Casa. Both are mountain roads.

About 200 km from Barcelona and Toulouse

Andorra la Vella is 208 km from Barcelona, 185 km from Toulouse, and 613 km from Madrid.

Five ways to come

Direct bus, car, plane to a nearby airport, train to the nearest station, or Move, which picks you up wherever you are.

HOW TO GET THERE

Five ways to get to Andorra

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By bus from Barcelona, Lleida or Toulouse

The easiest option if you're not coming by car: direct buses to the National Bus Station in Andorra la Vella, in about three and a half hours from Barcelona and Toulouse airports. Tickets can be purchased on each company's website.

Barcelona and El Prat airport: Andbus and Alsa, among others, from the city center and terminals 1 and 2.
Lleida: Alsa, Andbus and Hife, also from the AVE station.
Toulouse: Andbus and FlixBus, from the airport and Matabiau station.
Madrid and Zaragoza: Alsa, no transfers.
Upon arrival: the station is in the center of Andorra la Vella; from there, national bus, taxi or Move.

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By car, via Spain or France

From Spain, you enter via La Seu d'Urgell; from France, via Pas de la Casa and the Envalira pass or tunnel. In winter, winter tires or chains are mandatory.

From Barcelona: via the C-16 and the Cadí tunnel, with a toll: €14.56 for a passenger car in 2026.
From Lleida, Zaragoza or Madrid: to Lleida and, from there, towards La Seu d'Urgell.
From France: via the N-20 to Pas de la Casa, and then the Envalira pass, at 2,408 m, or the tunnel, with a toll: €8.10 for a passenger car in 2026.
At the border: bring your ID or passport and check what you can bring back.

Airplane at an airport, ideally the one in La Seu d'Urgell and Andorra

By plane: the nearest airports

There are no flights to Andorra: you fly to a nearby airport and complete the journey by road, bus or Move.

Andorra–La Seu, 26 km away: flights to Madrid and Palma with Air Nostrum until December 31, 2026; from January 2027, Chalair flies, adding Paris.
Barcelona-El Prat: the one with the most flights, with direct bus to Andorra from terminals 1 and 2.
Toulouse-Blagnac: direct bus to Andorra la Vella from the airport.
From any airport: Move picks you up at the terminal and drops you off at your accommodation.

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By train to L'Hospitalet or Lleida

No train reaches Andorra. From France, the closest station is L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre; from Spain, the AVE stops in Lleida and Barcelona, with a direct bus to Andorra.

L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre: Hife shuttle to Pas de la Casa, Soldeu, Canillo, Encamp, and Andorra la Vella, with two departures a day in each direction, coordinated with the trains.
Lleida Pirineus: direct bus to Andorra la Vella from the station.
Barcelona Sants: direct bus to Andorra la Vella.
From the station: Move picks you up at your train's scheduled time.

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With Move, door to door

Move is CityXerpa's chauffeured car service. It picks you up at the airport, station, or your home, in any European city less than 1,000 km away, at any time, and drops you off at your accommodation in Andorra.

Price before booking: enter origin and destination and see the estimated price.
Card payment at the start of the trip.
For groups, families, or with a pet: you choose the vehicle when ordering.
Once in Andorra: it also takes you from one parish to another or to the slopes.

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DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU COME FROM

How to get to Andorra from Barcelona, Madrid, or France

The best way to come changes depending on the starting point. Here's how it is from the three most common origins.

From Barcelona

208 km. By car through the Cadí tunnel, by direct bus in about three and a half hours, or by Move, non-stop.

From Madrid and the rest of Spain

613 km from Madrid. By direct Alsa bus, by AVE to Lleida and then bus, or by plane to Andorra–La Seu.

From France

185 km from Toulouse. By car via the N-20 and Pas de la Casa, by bus, or by train to L'Hospitalet.

BEFORE YOU GO · WINTER

Traveling to Andorra in winter: what you should check

From November 1st to May 15th, in Andorra, it is mandatory to have winter tires or chains, whether there's snow or not. Before hitting the road, check this.

Forecast

Weather in Andorra

A snowfall changes the journey and arrival time: check the forecast for the day you travel.

Check the weather

Upon arrival

Where to park

Parking in Andorra la Vella and near the slopes, to avoid driving around upon arrival.

See where to park

Forecast

Weather in Andorra

A snowfall changes the journey and arrival time: check the forecast for the day you travel.

Check the weather

Upon arrival

Where to park

Parking in Andorra la Vella and near the slopes, to avoid driving around upon arrival.

See where to park

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Cross the border with data

Andorra is not included in the European Union's roaming. Buy your eSIM before you leave and you'll have internet from the moment you arrive.

Buy eSIM for Andorra

WE SOLVE YOUR DOUBTS

Frequently asked questions about how to get to Andorra

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Prepara el viaje a Andorra antes de salir

Documentos, maleta y apps: lo que conviene tener resuelto antes de cruzar la frontera.

Plan

Documentation for traveling to Andorra in 2026: passport, visa, children, and pets

I've spent years watching thousands of cars cross the border at La Farga de Moles and Pas de la Casa, and I'll tell you something many forget: Andorra is a sovereign country, not just another province of Spain or a department of France. Although we are in the heart of the Pyrenees, we do not belong to the Schengen area.

Plan

What to pack for Andorra in winter: The ultimate guide for your suitcase

I still remember the mistake I made in my first winter living in Andorra. I went up to Grandvalira one January with thick cotton socks and a very expensive city jacket that didn't block the wind.

Plan

The 5 essential apps for your trip to Andorra: A local's guide

If you're planning your getaway to the Country of the Pyrenees, you surely have your suitcase almost ready, but have you prepared your smartphone? As a resident who travels these mountains daily, I assure you that knowing which are the essential apps in Andorra will make the difference between a trip full of mishaps and a perfect vacation. In this guide, I'm going to tell you exactly which applications you should download before crossing the border. Forget about filling your phone's memory with useless things; here we get straight to the point. I can tell you in advance that there's a local "super app" that will practically solve 90% of your trip. Let's discover them!

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Documentation for traveling to Andorra in 2026: passport, visa, children, and pets

Plan

What to pack for Andorra in winter: The ultimate guide for your suitcase

I still remember the mistake I made in my first winter living in Andorra. I went up to Grandvalira one January with thick cotton socks and a very expensive city jacket that didn't block the wind.

Plan