How to Get from Barcelona to Andorra (DirectBus)

Travel guide: Everything you need to know about travelling from Barcelona Sants (or the El Prat BCN Airport) to Andorra by bus.

Andorra is a tiny landlocked country, high in the Pyrenees, sandwiched between France and Spain. At 468 sq. kilometres, it is one of six European Microstates.

Nomadic Backpacker exploring Barcelona:

Getting to Andorra

Can you fly to Andorra?

​No. Andorra doesn’t have an airport.

The nearest airports to Andorra are the Aeroport de BCN (this is the option discussed in this blog post) and the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) in France. AndBus run services from Toulouse to Andorra

Can you take the train to Andorra?

No. There is no rail network in Andorra.

The Gare d’Andorre-L’Hospitalet is your nearest station, and it’s in France. Then you’ll have to find a way to get from there to Pas de la Casa, from where there are regular buses to Andorra La Vella.

So unless you have your own wheels, or you want to walk (it’s 200 km), your next option is to take the bus.

I travelled from Barcelona to Andorra with Direct Bus, one of two bus companies that connect both the El Prat Airport (Aeroport de BCN) and Barcelona Sants with Andorra. The other one is AndBus.

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I booked a seat on the Andorra Direct Bus.

There are currently seven or eight services a day in each direction from Barcelona Sants and Aeroport de BCN.

After a long breakfast and a relaxed checkout at my hostel, I made my way to the Barcelona Sants bus terminal.

​Once at the bus station, you need to check in. You need your ID to get your boarding pass. Just like flying:

The Direct Bus from Barcelona to Andorra starts at the Aeroport de BCN (Barcelona El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport), serving Terminals 1 and 2, so it is a great option for those not wanting to spend any time in Barcelona.

Direct bus timetable posted at the Barcelona Sants bus station:

For the latest schedules, check the AndorraDirectBus website.

The fare as of 2026 is 35€. Baggage fees may apply.

The bus from Barcelona to Andorra, operated by DirectBus:

The bus was comfortable, with super-fast Wi-Fi for those needing it.

I organised my photos for a bit, sending them to myself ready for uploading to my blog, and then I just switched off and enjoyed the ride.

​Snatched photos from the bus as Spain passed by and then some Andorra signs:

Crossing into Andorra:

Andorra is not a member of the European Union or the Schengen Area.

While there are no passport checks at the Andorran borders, it is worth remembering that you are technically leaving the Schengen zone when you enter.

If your nationality requires a visa to enter the Schengen Area, you must have a multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Stopping quickly at the Aduana/Customs:

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Andorra?

My journey from the Barcelona Sants Bus Station to Andorra took 2 hours and 50 minutes.

I had booked at the Alberg Els Andes Hostel, which is in neighbouring Escaldes-Engordany, a few kilometres away.

But first I needed food. I snuck into a local place L’AIGÜETA.

I took the Menu del Día. 3 courses for €14, including a beer. The menu was all in Catalan, which is, of course the official language here:

Amanida Caprese amb Salsa de Pesto:

Filet de Llobarro amb Verdures (Sea Bass):

Macedònia de Fruita Natural: