Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Girona transfer
A private transfer from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Girona is about 115 km and typically takes 92–115 minutes. A standard car for up to three passengers usually costs around €140–180, and a minivan for up to seven around €180–240; the exact price is shown before you book.
- From
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
- To
- Girona
- Distance
- 115 km
- Typical drive
- 92–115 min
Girona has its own small airport, but many international flights arrive in Barcelona. A door-to-door car saves the combination of airport train, city station and regional or high-speed train with luggage.
The route from El Prat to Girona, step by step
Leaving the airport
The driver uses the ring roads around Barcelona rather than the city centre, heading towards the AP-7 north of the city.
North on the AP-7
The motorway runs inland through the Vallès and La Selva districts, with the Montseny massif to the west on clear days. It has been toll-free since 2021 and carries a lot of lorry traffic.
Into Girona
You leave the motorway at one of the Girona exits and continue on city streets to your hotel, apartment or the closest point a car can reach.
Staying in Girona's old town
Girona's Barri Vell, with the cathedral, the Jewish quarter and the coloured houses along the Onyar, is a restricted-access zone controlled by cameras. Cars cannot simply drive in and park, and several streets are steep or stepped.
If your hotel is inside the old town, the driver drops you at the nearest accessible point, often by the river or one of the bridges, and you walk the last few minutes. Hotels across the river in the newer Eixample district can usually be reached by car directly. Ask your hotel if they have specific advice for arriving with luggage.
Who travels from BCN to Girona
- Cyclists
- Girona is a well-known base for road cycling. Declare bike boxes or bags when booking so a vehicle with enough space is sent.
- City-break visitors
- Travellers who combine Barcelona and Girona, or who come for the medieval centre, the cathedral steps and the Temps de Flors flower festival in spring.
- Costa Brava guests
- Some families stay a night in Girona before heading on to the coast. A transfer to the Costa Brava resorts can be booked separately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barcelona Airport to Girona?
Typically 92–115 minutes for the 115 km, mostly on the AP-7. Traffic around Barcelona and on the motorway causes most of the variation.
Can the driver take me into Girona's old town?
The Barri Vell has restricted vehicle access, so the driver stops at the nearest point a car is allowed to reach. From there it is normally a short walk.
Can I bring my bike on the transfer?
Yes, as long as you declare it when booking. Bike boxes take up a lot of space, so a minivan is often the right choice even for one or two riders.
Is there a toll on the AP-7 to Girona?
The AP-7 between Barcelona and Girona has been toll-free since 2021. The agreed transfer price covers the whole ride either way.
Can I be picked up at a Girona hotel for my return flight from BCN?
Yes. Book the return as a separate ride from your hotel to El Prat and give your flight time, so the pickup can be planned with enough margin.