El Prat → Cadaqués
Barcelona Airport to Cadaqués
Cadaqués is the last village before Cap de Creus, at the end of a mountain road over the headland. It is the longest trip on this coast, and the one where a driver who knows the road makes the most difference.
- ≈ 2 h 20from El Prat
- Mountainroad for the last stretch
- 1–14passengers per vehicle
- 60 minfree waiting
Why book with us
Licensed drivers
Vehicles authorised for passenger transport, driven by professional drivers.
Insurance included
Every transfer is covered by mandatory passenger insurance.
Invoice in your name
VAT invoice for individuals and companies, without having to ask twice.
GPS tracking
Every ride is logged with its real route and times.
Fixed price
You see it before booking and it does not change with traffic or route.
The drive
Motorway, plain, and then the pass
The first two thirds are easy: the motorway north towards Figueres and the road across the Empordà to Roses. Then the road climbs over the ridge of Cap de Creus and winds down to Cadaqués. That last section is the slow one, with tight bends on both sides of the pass. In total the trip is usually around two hours and twenty minutes.
Our drivers take this road regularly. If anyone in your group gets car-sick, tell us: the driver will take the bends gently and can stop at a safe spot at the top.
The coast
From Blanes to Cadaqués, one fixed price
We drive the whole coast and the towns inland, always with Barcelona at the other end of the trip. Door to door, straight to your hotel, villa or campsite. Tap a town to see its page.
- Blanes≈ 1 h 10
- Lloret de Mar≈ 1 h 20
- Tossa de Mar≈ 1 h 30
- Sant Feliu de Guíxols≈ 1 h 35
- Platja d’Aro – S’Agaró≈ 1 h 35
- Palamós≈ 1 h 45
- Calella de Palafrugell≈ 1 h 50
- Begur≈ 1 h 55
- L’Estartit≈ 2 h
- L’Escala≈ 2 h
- Girona city≈ 1 h 15
- Figueres≈ 1 h 45
- Empuriabrava≈ 2 h 05
- Roses≈ 2 h 10
- Cadaqués≈ 2 h 20
Schematic map, not to scale. Times from Barcelona Airport are approximate and depend on traffic.
Arriving in Cadaqués
Narrow streets, very little room for cars
The old part of Cadaqués is a maze of steep, slate-paved lanes around the church of Santa Maria, and most of it is closed to vehicles. We drop you at the nearest point allowed to your hotel or house, and the driver helps you with the luggage. Parking in the village is scarce all year, which is one more reason people leave the car behind.
Village and seafront
Hotels and apartments along the bay and in the old streets. We stop at the closest point vehicles can reach.
Portlligat
The small bay just north of the village, where Salvador Dalí lived. His house is now a museum.
Houses on the hills
Homes on the slopes around the village, often up narrow tracks. Send us the address to plan the vehicle.
While you are there
Dalí’s house and the end of the peninsula
Dalí’s house at Portlligat can only be visited in small groups, and tickets usually have to be booked well in advance in summer. The Cap de Creus lighthouse, at the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, is a short drive from the village and a classic spot for sunrise.
If you combine Cadaqués with a visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, the two places are about an hour apart. See our Figueres page for transfers from Barcelona.
Coach or private transfer
An honest comparison
There is no train to Cadaqués. A coach runs from Barcelona with few departures and takes longer than the drive; another option is the high-speed train to Figueres and a bus from there. With luggage, children or a late flight, a private transfer is the only door-to-door option, and its price is per vehicle, shared by everyone in it.
Going back
From Cadaqués to Barcelona
We collect you in Cadaqués or Portlligat and drive you to the airport, the city centre, Sants Station or the cruise port. Because of the mountain road, the return needs a generous margin before a flight; we will suggest a pick-up time when you book.
Before you book
What your price includes, and the rules in plain words
A fixed price, nothing hidden
The price you confirm includes tolls and the luggage you book, and it does not change with traffic. Only extras you ask for on the day, such as an extra stop or extra waiting, are agreed with the driver before setting off.
Meet and greet at arrivals
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 with a sign showing your name.
Flight tracking
We follow your flight in real time. If it lands early or late, the pick-up moves with it.
Free waiting time
60 minutes at the airport, 30 minutes at the cruise port or Sants Station, and 15 minutes at hotels and any other address.
Free changes and cancellation
Free with 24 hours’ notice or more, with a full refund. Changes need at least 3 hours’ notice, or 8 hours at weekends, on public holidays and the day before them.
Online payment and invoice
You pay securely online when you book, and you receive a VAT invoice in your name or your company’s name.
Child seats on request
Tell us the children’s ages when you book and the seats are fitted before pick-up, for a small supplement.
Up to 14 passengers per vehicle
From a saloon car to a 14-seat minibus. Larger groups travel in several vehicles that leave at the same time.
Customer reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Barcelona Airport to Cadaqués?
Usually around two hours and twenty minutes. The last stretch over the pass is slow and winding.
Is the mountain road safe with a minibus?
Yes. Coaches and minibuses use it every day and our drivers know it well. It is simply slow, with many bends.
Can you drive to my house in the old town?
Most of the old town is closed to vehicles. We stop at the nearest allowed point and help you with the luggage.
Do you go to Portlligat?
Yes. Give the exact address when you book.
Someone in our group gets car-sick. What can we do?
Tell us when you book. The driver will take the bends gently and can stop at a safe spot. An extra stop on the way is agreed with the driver.
How early should I leave Cadaqués for my flight?
Allow for a drive of well over two hours plus check-in. We will suggest a pick-up time when you book.
Ready when you are
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