Region in Catalonia, Spain
Getting around Costa Brava
How to get around Costa Brava
Girona is well served by train and Girona airport; Sarfa buses reach the coast in 40–90 minutes. A car makes coves and villages far easier.
Ways to get around Costa Brava
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Train Girona–Barcelona | About 10–18 EUR | Rodalies and high-speed trains, 40–90 minutes |
| Sarfa and Moventis buses | About 3–9 EUR | Girona to Begur, Palafrugell, Palamós, Roses and Cadaqués |
| Taxi | About 8–14 EUR for 5 km | Book by phone; limited ranks outside Girona |
| Rental car | From about 35 EUR a day | Best for coves and villages; parking is limited in summer |
Ride-hailing apps in Costa Brava
A 5 km ride costs about €8–14 ($9.0–15.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cabify | Listed for Girona and its airport; limited cars |
| FREE NOW | Taxi app; Girona and airport |
- Ride apps are thin outside Girona. Book taxis by phone or via your hotel; Sarfa buses are cheaper but end early.
Arriving in Costa Brava
Girona-Costa Brava (GRO)
Bus 607 to Girona station about 30 minutes, around 3 EUR; direct coaches to Barcelona about 1h15, around 15–22 EUR.
Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
Bus or train to Girona, 1h15–2h, about 10–20 EUR; direct coach to Lloret and Blanes.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals exist in resort towns. Coastal roads are winding; wear a helmet and check that your licence and insurance cover scooters.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Costa Brava?
No. Use Cabify, FREE NOW instead.
What's the best way to get around Costa Brava?
Girona is well served by train and Girona airport; Sarfa buses reach the coast in 40–90 minutes. A car makes coves and villages far easier.
How do I get from the airport to Costa Brava?
Bus 607 to Girona station about 30 minutes, around 3 EUR; direct coaches to Barcelona about 1h15, around 15–22 EUR.
Is Costa Brava walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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