How to get to Andorra
Andorra has no airport and no railway: you get there by road, by car or by coach, crossing the border from Spain (La Seu d'Urgell) or from France (Pas de la Casa). There are direct coaches from Barcelona every hour and the journey takes about 3 hours; from Toulouse it is about 3 hours by car. Here is every way to get there, with distances, tolls, timetables and official prices checked on 29 October 2026.
2 h 47 min
By car from Barcelona (192 km)
3 h 01 min
By car from Toulouse (186 km)
€33
Direct coach from Barcelona (single, from)
27 km
Nearest airport: Andorra–La Seu
How to get to Andorra by car
There are two roads into Andorra: from Spain, via La Seu d'Urgell and the Sant Julià de Lòria border; from France, via Pas de la Casa and the Envalira tunnel or pass. Distances and journey times to Andorra la Vella on the fastest route:
| From | Km | Time | Route | Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 192 | 2 h 47 min | C-16 · Túnel del Cadí · La Seu d’Urgell | Cadí €14.56 |
| Toulouse | 186 | 3 h 01 min | N20 · Pas de la Casa | Envalira €8.10 (if you use the tunnel) |
| Lleida | 149 | 2 h 17 min | C-14 · La Seu d’Urgell | No toll |
| Girona | 213 | 2 h 54 min | C-25 · La Seu d’Urgell | No toll |
| Perpignan | 170 | 3 h | Puigcerdà · N-260 · La Seu d’Urgell | No toll |
| Madrid | 616 | 6 h 49 min | A-2 · Lleida · C-14 | No toll |
| Paris | 862 | 9 h 17 min | A20 · Toulouse · N20 | Envalira €8.10 (if you use the tunnel) |
Approximate distances and times from Google Maps (29 October 2026), without stops or queues. In winter and on shopping weekends there can be tailbacks on the roads into Andorra.
The borders
From Spain you enter at the River Runer border, in Sant Julià de Lòria, at the end of the road from La Seu d'Urgell. From France, via Pas de la Casa.
Customs officers are always present at both crossings. When you leave Andorra, what you are carrying is checked: see how much tobacco, alcohol and shopping you can take with you in the customs guide.
Tolls and tunnels
- Cadí tunnel (C-16, on the route from Barcelona): €14.56 per car in 2026.
- Envalira tunnel (the way in from France): €8.10 per car and €4.80 per motorbike, according to its website. It saves you climbing the Envalira pass (2.409 m), which you can cross for free when it's open.
- There are no other tolls inside Andorra.
In winter: tyres or snow chains
From 1 November to 15 May, winter or M+S tyres on all four wheels or, failing that, snow chains are compulsory on every road in Andorra, even when the road is clear.
When it snows, the police activate colour-coded phases: yellow (winter tyres or snow chains and under 60 km/h), orange (snow chains for vehicles over 3.5 t), red (snow chains for everyone and a maximum of 30 km/h) and black (road closed). Check the road conditions on mobilitat.ad before you set off.
How to get to Andorra by coach
Every route ends at the National Coach Station (Estació Nacional d’Autobusos) in Andorra la Vella. From Barcelona there are three companies and a departure almost every hour:
| From | Company | Departs from | Departures | Journey time | Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | Andbus | Airport T1 and T2, Diagonal | 10 a day | 3 h 15 min | €33 |
| Barcelona | Directbus | Sants, airport T1 and T2 | 15 a day | 3 h – 3 h 30 min | €35 |
| Barcelona | Alsa | Estació del Nord coach station | 9 a day | 3 h – 4 h 30 min | from €31 |
| Toulouse | Andbus | Matabiau station, airport | 4 a day | 3 h 30 min – 4 h | €36 |
| Lleida | Andbus | Bus station (high-speed trains to Lleida Pirineus) | 7 a day | 2 h 15 min | €25 |
| Madrid | Alsa | Av. de América, airport T4 | — | 12 h 05 min – 15 h | from €71.45 |
Single fare for one adult on each company's website (29 October 2026). Alsa's fares change by date: the one shown is the cheapest. Andbus and Directbus offer discounts for young people, children and multi-journey passes.
Between La Seu d'Urgell and Andorra there is a bus every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday, and every hour on Sundays and public holidays.
Coach companies and station
Transportation service
Andbus
4.1(473)Andorra la Vella · Avinguda de la Borda Nova, 15, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra
Transportation service
Direct Bus
4.1(851)Andorra la Vella · Carrer de la Curia, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra
Transportation service
Andorra la Vella · Carrer de la Curia, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra
Does Andorra have an airport? Getting there by plane
Andorra has no airport. You fly to a nearby airport and continue by coach or by car:
| Airport | Km to Andorra la Vella | By car | Direct coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra–La Seu d’Urgell (LEU) | 27 | 34 min | Shuttle timed to the flights (book with Andbus) |
| Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) | 205 | 2 h 41 min | Andbus and Directbus, almost every hour |
| Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS) | 194 | 2 h 57 min | Andbus, 4 a day |
| Girona-Costa Brava (GRO) | 199 | 2 h 38 min | No scheduled service |
| Reus (REU) | 190 | 2 h 54 min | No scheduled service |
| Lleida-Alguaire (ILD) | 160 | 2 h 19 min | No scheduled service |
Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell airport
It is in Spain, 27 km from Andorra la Vella (about 34 min by car). Air Nostrum flies all year round to Madrid and Palma de Mallorca.
From January 2027, Chalair will fly to Madrid, Palma and Paris-Orly, initially 2 times a week, with fares from €55 (Palma), €67 (Madrid) and €79 (Paris), according to the Andorran government.
A shuttle bus links the airport with Andorra la Vella at the time of each flight: book it on the Andbus website.
Can you get to Andorra by train?
There is no railway in Andorra. The nearest station is Andorre-L'Hospitalet, in France, on the Toulouse–Latour-de-Carol line (about 5 trains a day in each direction). From the station, the HIFE bus goes up to Andorra la Vella twice a day, via Pas de la Casa, Soldeu, Canillo and Encamp, timed to meet the trains.
From Paris there is an Intercités night train to Latour-de-Carol: check with SNCF whether it runs on your dates, as it changes with the season.
From Barcelona, the Rodalies R3 line reaches Puigcerdà and La Tor de Querol, but there is no scheduled bus from there to Andorra. The direct coach is the most practical option. You can also take the AVE high-speed train to Lleida and continue by coach (2 h 15 min, from €25).
What documents you need
Andorra is not in the European Union or the Schengen area, so you must carry a valid ID card or passport, children included. A minor travelling without their parents needs their authorisation.
If you are not from the EU and need a Schengen visa, it must be valid for at least two entries: you leave Schengen when you enter Andorra and enter it again when you leave.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) does not apply to EU citizens or Andorrans, and ETIAS is not yet in operation.
Getting around Andorra
The national bus network (bus.ad) links every parish: a single ticket costs €1.90, €3.45 or €4.80 depending on the zone. The Pas de la Casa route runs every 30 minutes, and there is a night bus at weekends.
Taxi: €3.20 initial charge and €1.40 per km by day (€1.65 at night and on public holidays), the official Govern rate. To park in Andorra la Vella and Escaldes, a public car park is a better bet than looking for a space on the street.
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5.0(151)Andorra la Vella · Dirección pendiente
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4.9(538)Andorra la Vella · Carrer Josep Rossell Calva, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra
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Frequently asked questions
Does Andorra have an airport?
No. The nearest is Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell, in Spain, 27 km away, with flights to Madrid and Palma. The most used are Barcelona-El Prat (205 km) and Toulouse-Blagnac (194 km), both with a direct coach to Andorra la Vella.
How do I get from Barcelona to Andorra by coach?
With Andbus (from the airport and Diagonal, 10 departures a day, €33), Directbus (from Sants and the airport, 15 a day, €35) or Alsa (from Barcelona Nord coach station, from €31). It takes about 3 hours.
How long does it take from Barcelona to Andorra?
About 2 h 47 min by car (192 km through the Cadí tunnel, with a €14.56 toll) and about 3 hours by direct coach.
How do I get from Toulouse to Andorra?
By car it is 186 km and about 3 h 01 min, entering via Pas de la Casa. By coach, Andbus leaves 4 times a day from Matabiau station and the airport (3 h 30 min – 4 h, €36).
Can you get to Andorra by train?
Not directly: Andorra has no railway. You can take the train to L'Hospitalet (France) and continue on the HIFE bus, or take the AVE to Lleida and continue by coach.
What documents do I need to enter Andorra?
A valid ID card or passport. Andorra is not in the EU or Schengen, so a driving licence is not enough.
Do I need snow chains to drive to Andorra?
From 1 November to 15 May, winter tyres or, failing that, snow chains are compulsory, even if it is not snowing. In the red phase, snow chains for everyone.
How much does the Envalira tunnel cost?
€8.10 per car and €4.80 per motorbike, according to the tunnel website. If the pass is open, you can drive over it for free.
How do I get to Andorra from the UK?
Andorra has no airport, so you fly to Barcelona-El Prat (205 km) or Toulouse-Blagnac (194 km) and continue by coach: Andbus and Directbus run from Barcelona airport almost every hour, and Andbus runs 4 times a day from Toulouse airport (3 h 30 min – 4 h, €36).
Official sources
- Visit Andorra: how to get here
- Estació Nacional d’Autobusos
- Andbus
- Andorra Direct Bus
- Alsa
- HIFE: Andorra – L’Hospitalet – Ax
- SNCF TER Occitanie: Andorre-l’Hospitalet
- Rodalies R3: Puigcerdà
- Govern: aeroport Andorra–La Seu
- Govern: llançadora aeroport
- Túnel d’Envalira
- Generalitat: peatges 2026
- Policia d’Andorra: equipaments d’hivern
- Mobilitat: colors de la neu
- Visit Andorra: passports and customs
- EU: Entry/Exit System
- EU: ETIAS
- Bus nacional (bus.ad)
- Govern: taxis
Information checked on 29 October 2026 on each company's website and that of the Govern d'Andorra. Timetables and prices may change: confirm them before you travel.