Travel to Spain: transportation by car
Travelling to the Costa Brava by car is often the preferred option. In fact, its practicality is widely appreciated: personalized itinerary, easy local transport, etc.
From Paris, the Costa Brava is barely further than the French Mediterranean coast. Even so, you'll need to allow at least 10 hours for the journey (including a 20-minute break every 3 hours). From Lyon, the journey takes around 6 hours. The luckiest people, like those from Marseilles, will spend less than 5 hours on the road. Parisians will have to fork out around 200 euros (tolls + petrol) to reach their vacation destination. Lyonnais and Marseillais will spend 120 and 90 euros respectively.
Join the Costa Brave with carpooling
Be eco-responsible: think carpooling! There are now many websites and applications dedicated to this type of transport. During the summer months, many drivers make the "France-Catalonia" trip. More good news: it's a very economical solution! You can expect to pay around 70 euros for a trip from Paris to Costa Brava.
Note: you can also offer spare seats in your vehicle. You'll save on fuel and tolls. And as a bonus, you'll enjoy a friendly, festive atmosphere on board!
Travel by train to the Costa Brava with direct lines
Located north of Barcelona and only 24 kilometers from France, Figueres is linked to Paris, Toulouse, Lyon and Marseille by train. You can make the journey on board a Euroduplex or an S-100, the two types of train that link France and Catalonia. A good point: the trains are accessible to people with reduced mobility. In terms of price, you'll need to spend between 46 and 109 euros for a single trip during the vacation season.
Costa Brava: what if you went by plane?
The many low-cost airlines offering flights to Spain at rock-bottom prices need no introduction. However, we advise you to plan your arrival and departure dates in advance to compare prices...
Please note: some flights depart from Beauvais airport. There is a direct shuttle service between Paris Porte Maillot and Beauvais Tillé.
To reach your seaside resort, several coach companies will take over once you've arrived at the airport. Sagalès, for example, takes you to Blanes, from where you can easily reach neighboring resorts. Sarfa also offers regular direct services to Estartit, Empuriabrava, Cadaques, Pals and even Rosas.
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