From the airport to the city centre Andorra
While there is no airport in Andorra, there are a number of major international airports offering transfers to the Principality: Toulouse's Blagnac, Barcelona's El Prat, Girona and Lleida's Alguaire (also in Spain). Daily bus services run to Andorra. Journeys take between 3 and 4 hours (from Spain) or between 2 and 3 hours (from France). As for air travel, the price depends on the airline you choose, but above all on how soon you book. To get the best rates, it's essential to book well in advance. Think about buying your tickets several months before departure.
New for 2022 : the opening of Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell airport! At the time of writing (December 2022), frequent flights were available between Madrid and this new airport (1h20 journey time). The advantage is that this airport is only 30 minutes from Andorra-La-Vieille, a journey covered by shuttle buses.
Arrival by train Andorra
The train does not cross the Andorran border any more than the plane.
On the French side. The nearest station is l'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre, from which a direct train-couchette per day serves Paris, and vice versa. It takes about 9 hours and a half to get there. Afterwards, connections are made by bus to Andorra. To reach Toulouse and then take advantage of the shuttles, you will need at least 5 hours by TGV from Paris, 2 hours from Bordeaux, between 3h30 and 5h from Marseille.
On the Spanish side. The closest train station is Lleida Pirineus, but Sants in Barcelona is one of the most commonly used. From these two stations, bus connections are available.
Public transport Andorra
It is possible to reach the principality by bus from Toulouse, l'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre and from several Spanish cities: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, Tarragona, Salamanca and Tui.
Once there, if you don't want to drive, note that the bus service is very efficient, but the buses have frequency times ranging from 20 minutes to 1 hour, which is not very convenient, especially in winter in the cold. In view of the traffic around the major commercial centres, especially Andorra la Vella, it is better to leave some room for manoeuvre in the high season than to rely on the planned arrival times. The Andorran inter-city cooperative bus service provides daily connections between parishes and municipalities. A map of these buses and their stops is available at the tourist offices. There is also the Bus Express, which offers more frequent trips between the main villages of Andorra, and uses faster secondary roads. The Ski Bus connects the communes with the ski resorts. Within Andorra la Vella, an inter-communal bus also runs.
Bike, scooters & co Andorra
For those who like to walk, Andorra is particularly pleasant for the diversity of the routes it offers. No matter which town you are in, the small size of the area means that you can explore it on foot, from one end to the other, without the need for any form of transport. There are also many mountain bike routes in the Andorran mountains, while it is not uncommon to come across road bikes on the main roads of the principality. However, it cannot be said that Andorra's cities are well suited to cycling.
With a driver Andorra
If you are not here for a long time or if you are only making occasional trips to the principality during your stay, a cab is a means of transportation that should not be overlooked. Moreover, the two main cab companies in Andorra are particularly efficient. Their services can be requested either by telephone or directly on the main shopping streets. The rates are not excessive either. Unless you are going to Andorra la Vella/Pas de la Casa by cab, the fare will rarely cost you more than 20 €.
By car Andorra
On the French side, the most direct route is the Pamiers-Foix junction from the A62 (Toulouse-Narbonne). This highway brings you closer to Andorra. Then follow the N20 and the N22 to reach the border and arrive at Pas-de-la-Case. Note: in Andorra, it is not necessary to have an international driving license if the purpose of your visit is purely tourist (same for car rental).
In Andorra, the car is the most important means of transportation. It is much more practical to have your own vehicle if you plan to travel in Andorra, especially since distances are short and it is difficult to get lost. On the other hand, you are in a mountainous country, where passes and valleys follow one another, where the roads go up, down and around. It is not uncommon to take more than half an hour to drive ten kilometers, and this without being caught in traffic jams. You can rent a car on the spot: prices are competitive and you will not be asked for an international license.
