Andorran airports. Schedule and frequency of the route Bn2. Frequently asked questions and useful information about Andorra

Andorra hid high in the Pyrenees. The route to the principality raises many questions, some of which I will answer. So, with which visa and from which city is it easiest to get to Andorra from Russia, Spain or France.

Visa to Andorra

To come to Andorra as a tourist from Russia, you need to obtain (or already have) a Schengen visa. A double or multi entry issued by any Schengen member country will do. The Principality of Andorra, by the way, is not included in it, but all visas valid on the territory of its neighboring France and Spain suit her quite well.

A one-time Schengen visa is not suitable for entering Andorra, because you will enter its territory from Spain or France, which means that you will leave the Schengen zone for a while, and then you will have to return to it. True, they check very, very selectively at the border, but violators can be punished.

For a visa to Andorra (if you are heading specifically to Andorra and for less than three months), you need to apply to the Spanish or French Consulate, because. The principality does not have its own consular department in Russia.

For a longer visa, you need to apply to the Andorran embassy, ​​which has representative offices in Paris and Madrid.

If you are going to visit Andorra for a day on an excursion from a Spanish / French hotel, then there is nothing to worry about at all. Organized tourist groups freely cross the border, but I am almost sure that a one-time Schengen visa will not work in this case either.

Helicopters and private flights to the Principality

Andorra does not have its own airport, but there are several helipads serving communities and ski resorts principalities: La Massana ( La Massana), Escaldes-Engordany ( Escaldes-Engordany) and Pal-Arinsal ( Pal-Arinsal).

Ten kilometers south of the principality, already in Spain, there is a small airport Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel airport accepting private jets. He is called Pirineus - Andorra airport, the administration plans to open it for regular and charter flights.

In the meantime, you can get to Andorra by other, more accessible ways. The nearest airports to Andorra, which are the easiest to fly from Russia, are located in Spain and France.

Planes and buses through Spain

Reus Airport ( Reus Airport) is located at a distance of 190 kilometers from Andorra. Irish flies into it Ryanair from London, Dublin, Glasgow, Eidinhoven, so we will not dwell on it in detail. But if you are brought here (and it is worth going to Reus for a walk), then in the city you can take a bus or train and get to Barcelona.

There are other buses from the cities of Spain to Andorra, I will not list them all. Prepare your passport, be prepared for the fact that the service in Spanish buses will not be very hurried, and come early: drivers have a habit of not waiting for anyone.

Planes and buses through France

By train

There is no railway connection with Andorra. The nearest railway station to the capital of Andorra in Spain is located at a distance of 60 kilometers in the city of Puigcerda ( Puigcerda). It's far and meaningless.

In France, the nearest railway station is at a distance of 38 kilometers (only 3 km to the border with Andorra) and is called Hospitalet ( L'Hospitalet). They pass by her Shuttle Buses from Toulouse to Andorra.

Airport Andorra - Seo de Urgell (Spain, 10 km from the border with Andorra) was put into operation. The first one was already used by the board of the Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on the way back following the results of the visit to Andorra.

Mayor Seo de Urgell and Minister of Economy of Andorra Jordi Alcobe signed a protocol providing for further joint efforts to develop the airport. According to the protocol, the management and operation of the airport is the responsibility of the Spanish government, represented by the service of the chief air traffic controllers of the airports of Catalonia.

Major investment in airport required for adaptation runway for the operation of airliners flying within the Schengen area. Previously, the airport served only private jets. In addition, it was necessary to create a modern infrastructure for the fire and emergency services, as well as investments in the safety of equipment. It also required the installation of a weather station as part of the information service for flights.

The authorities of Spain and Andorra intend to further develop the infrastructure in order to be able to receive flights from countries outside the Schengen zone. The goal of the airport for the next ten years is to increase passenger traffic to 50 thousand passengers per year (for comparison: the annual passenger traffic of Barcelona El Prat Airport is about 35 million passengers). Investments in the infrastructure of the airport will be distributed equally between Spain and Andorra.

According to Jordi Alcobe, the airport will offer regular flights, interest in which was confirmed by eight airlines.

The Spanish company Andorra Airlines in April 2016 will start operating regular flights from Andorra-la Seu d'Urgell airport to Madrid, Porto, Palma de Mallorca and Paris. At the first stage, flights will be carried out twice a week in each direction. Prices will vary in the range of 100-200€ one way. Tickets will be sold through the Amadeus platform, a popular application for the professional sale of travel services, including booking tickets, hotels, cruises and cars.

Currently, the only way to get to Andorra from its neighboring Spain and France is by car and bus service. Travel time from Barcelona or Toulouse is about 3 hours. Experts believe that the emergence of air traffic will be a serious competition bus companies, monopolizing these routes. For prices and timetables of buses from Spain and France to Andorra la Vella, see here.

In addition to passenger flights, the airport is ready to receive corporate aviation flights, charter and cargo flights. Earlier, the Andorran government announced the possibility of increasing trade between Andorra and other countries by 30% due to the opening of the airport.

Of course, we only calculated the main costs when preparing a trip to Andorra, and you will have other costs, such as the costs for those who have it may not be considered, and who does not, we advise you to apply to the consular department of Spain (it’s easier and they can give you long term), the cost of buying a ski pass - a single ski pass valid in the Grandvalira (Grandvalira) and Vallnord (Vallnord) zones will cost 215 euros for five days; and, of course, food and drinks both on the slope, as well as lunch and dinner (with the option independent travel)... Well, I don’t even consider the costs of shopping, because this is a purely individual matter)))

Frequently asked questions and useful information about Andorra

How to get from Barcelona to Andorra by bus?

Buses from Barcelona to Andorra depart daily from Barcelona Airport - Novatel, With railway station Barcelona Sants- direct bus and from del Nord station - ALSA. Since we are still considering the option of arriving at the airport, we will consider this particular option.

Buses Novatel departures from Barcelona Airport from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 seven times a day with an interval of 2 hours. From Terminal 1(platforms from No. 7 to No. 12) the first bus leaves at 10 am and then every 2 hours, the last bus leaves at 22.00. Ticket price 36 euros, travel time 3 and a half hours. From Terminal 2(outside T2B Arrivals, to the right of "Bloc Tecnic") the first bus leaves at 10.15 am and every 2 hours thereafter, the last bus leaves at 22.15. The ticket price is 36 euros, the travel time is also 3.5 hours. We recommend booking tickets in advance!

Of course, this option is not very comfortable and is not at all suitable if you arrive at the airport in the evening after 22.00, at night and in the early morning.

How to get from Girona to Andorra by bus?

Buses from Girona Novatel do not depart from the airport, but from bus station Girona Bus Station. IN this moment the schedule is not available, because in the 2017/2018 season, according to the official website, this line was not launched. Therefore, when planning a trip, Girona-Andorra is better.

How to get from Toulouse to Andorra by bus?

How to get from Andorra to Barcelona by bus?

Buses Novatel from Andorra to Barcelona depart daily to Terminal 1 and from Terminal 2 seven times a day with an interval of 2 hours. Before Terminal 1, the first bus leaves at 5 am and then every 2 hours, the last bus leaves at 17.00. Ticket price 36 euros, travel time 3 and a half hours. Before Terminal 2 exactly at the same time. We recommend booking tickets in advance!

How to get from Andorra to Toulouse by bus?

How to get from Andorra la Vella to the Encamp and Grandvalira ski lifts?

By public transport from Andorra la Vella to the ski lifts and others settlements Andorra can be reached by national (domestic) bus lines and skibus. Here I will talk in detail about the option with national lines - see detailed schedule buses in Andorra just below ⇓

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Express e1: Escaldes-Engordany / San Julia de Loria / Escaldes-Engordany

Schedule and frequency of route E1

from Escaldes-Engordana:

Monday to Friday: 7.20 to 9.30 every 10 minutes, 9.30 to 16.30 every 15 minutes, 16.30 to 20.30 every 10 minutes, 8.30 to 21.30 every 15 minutes;

Saturday, Sunday and holidays: from 7.50 to 21.30 every 15 min.

from San Julia de Loria:

Monday to Friday: from 7.00 to 09.30 every 10 minutes, from 9.30 to 16.30 every 15 minutes, from 16.30 to 20.30 every 10 minutes, from 8.30 to 21.30 every 15 minutes;

Saturday, Sunday and holidays: from 7.30 to 21.30 every 15 minutes.

Route L1: Escaldes-Engordany / San Julia de Loria / Escaldes-Engordany

Schedule and frequency of route L1

Monday to Saturday from 7.00 to 9.30 every 20 minutes;

Route L2: Encamp / Andorra la Vella / Encamp

Schedule and frequency of route L2

from Encamp:

Monday to Saturday from 6.30 to 21.30 every 15 minutes,

Sunday from 7.30 to 21.30 every 20 minutes.

from Andorra la Vella:

Monday to Saturday from 7.00 to 9.30 every 15 minutes,

Sunday from 7.30 to 21.30 every 20 minutes.

Route L3: Soldeu / Andorra la Vella / Soldeu

Schedule and frequency of route L3

from Soldeu:

Monday to Saturday from 8.40 to 9.40 every 20 minutes,

Sunday from 8.40 to 9.40 every 30 minutes.

from Andorra la Vella:

Monday to Saturday from 7.40 to 8.40 every 20 minutes,

Sunday from 8.40 to 20.30 every 30 minutes.

Line L4 B: Soldeu / Andorra la Vella / Soldeu

Schedule and frequency of route L4 B

from Soldeu: With 9.15 to 9.15 every 60 minutes,

from Andorra la Vella: from 8.15 to 8.15 every 60 minutes

Route L4 B: Pas de la Casa / Andorra la Vella / Pas de la Casa

Schedule and frequency of the route L4 B - Pas de la Casa - Andorra la Vella - Pas de la Casa

from Pas de la Casa: from 7.45 to 20.45 every 60 minutes

from Andorra la Vella: from 7.45 to 8.45 every hour until 9.15 pm in the months of February, April, June, August, October and December. This last service, if you are not carrying any passenger in the Pas de la Casa, arrives before the roundabout of the Envalira Tunnel.

Route L4: Pas de la Casa / Andorra la Vella / Pas de la Casa

Schedule and frequency of route L4

from Pas de la Casa: at 7.15 and 8.20 and until 20.20 every 60 minutes

from Andorra la Vella: from 7.20 to 20.30 every hour and until 21.15 in January, March, May, July, September and November. This last service, if you are not carrying any passenger in the Pas de la Casa, arrives before the roundabout of the Envalira Tunnel.

Route L6: Ordino / Andorra la Vella / Ordino

Schedule and frequency of route L6

from Ordino:
- Monday through Saturday: .

- Sunday and public holidays: from 8.00 to 21.00 every 30 minutes

from Andorra la Vella:
- Monday through Saturday: from 7.00 to 21.00 every 30 minutes.

- Sunday and public holidays: from 7.30 to 21.00 every 30 minutes.

Route L6 B: Ordino / Andorra la Vella / Ordino

Schedule and frequency of the route L6 Bis

from Ordino:
- Monday through Friday: from 7.15 to 21.45 every 30 minutes.

Schedule and frequency of route Bn1

Friday, Saturday, Holidays, Festivals for Ward Capitals, and Marked Days, departure from San Julia de Loria, La Portada (*): at 10:30.

Departure from Escaldes-Engordany, Caldea: at 10:30 every hour

Departure from San Julia de Loria, Prat Grand Place Loredia: at 11:00 every hour

last exit Andorra la Vella, Las Costas ring pass: at 4:00 am.

Route Bn2: Canillo / Andorra la Vella / Canillo

Schedule and frequency of route Bn2

On Fridays, Saturdays, holidays, holidays, solemn celebrations and marked days

Departure from Andorra la Vella, Prince Benloch (*): at 10:30.

Departure from Canillo, Plaza de l "Arena: at 23:00, every 2 hours

Departure from Andorra la Vella, Rotunda off the coast: at 00.00, every 2 hours

last exit from Andorra la Vella, Les Costes roundabout: at 04:00 am.

(*) On the indicated days, except for Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and major celebrations of the parish, the service will have only one interval

From 1 to 31 August 2014 (August); December 8, 2014 ( Immaculate Conception); From 22 to 31 December 2014 (Christmas holidays)

Route Bn3: Ordino / Arinsal / Andorra la Vella / Ordino

Schedule and frequency of route Bn3

Fridays, Saturdays, holidays, celebrations and marked days

Departure from Andorra la Vella, Prince Benloch (*): at 10:30, every 1 hour 30 minutes

Departure from Ordino, Rotunda de las Costas: at 11:00, every 1 hour 30 minutes

last exit Andorra la Vella, Las Costas ring pass: at 4:00 am.

(*) On the indicated days, except for Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and major celebrations of the parish, the service will have only one interval

From 1 to 31 August 2014 (August); December 8, 2014 (Immaculate Conception); From 22 to 31 December 2014 (Christmas holidays)

How to get to Andorra

Its own airport in Andorra. Immediate major airports located in Spanish Barcelona and French Toulouse. Aeroflot flies to Barcelona airport 4 times a week from Moscow (4 hours 30 minutes), and charter flights from different cities Russia. The easiest way to get to Toulouse airport Air France with a layover in Paris. A number of airlines offer flights to these airports with transfers in other cities.

The nearest main railway stations also are Barcelona and Toulouse. There are no direct trains from Russia there, you can get there with at least two transfers, the journey will take about two days and will cost more than an air ticket. From Toulouse, you can still travel by regional trains to L'Hospitalet or Tour de Carol stations - these are the stations closest to Andorra.

TO ski slopes vacationers are taken by a special bus
Ski area - 1780-2358 m
Short and steep slopes of Arinsal are more suitable for experienced skiers
Ski area - 1550-2560 m
lovers thrill can slide down the most difficult slope in Andorra (1010 m)
Snowboarders will undoubtedly be attracted by the 24-kilometer track
Hotels and restaurants are located in Arinsal near the ski lift station.
In Pale, you need to get to the hotels by bus
Bars and discos in these resorts are few, so spend free time best in nearby La Massana
There are two sports centers in this town: "D" Aldosa Multisport Center "(" D "Aldosa Multisports Center") and "D" Aldosa Sports Center "(" D "Aldosa Sports Center"), where tourists can play tennis or squash , visit the sauna, solarium, gyms, swimming pool
Take a break from sports in the numerous restaurants, bars and nightclubs
Those who wish can go to the capital, which is only 13 km away
Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig is a ski area in Andorra, located in the eastern part of the country, on the border with France
In terms of size and number of tourists, it surpasses all others. ski areas countries
This resort (the first in Andorra) opened in 1957, and in 1998 a cable car, which can be reached from Andorra la Vella, Escaldes or Encamp to the upper slopes of Pas de la Casa - Grau Roge
Every skier, regardless of skiing class, will find a track to their liking here, and then they can easily meet up with friends, since all the lower lift stations are located in one place
Some trails are illuminated at night

If you prefer an airplane, then in order to fly to Andorra, you need to fly either to French Toulouse or Spanish Barcelona. It is in these cities that the nearest airports are located, the distance to Andorra from which can be called short. Many airlines offer an abundance of flights to the aforementioned airports with transfers in other cities, and only Barcelona can be reached with a direct flight. Andorra airport tickets are better to buy with a flight from Moscow to Barcelona. from Spanish and French airports Andorra can be reached by bus, or by private transfer.

If you are closer railway transport, then tickets must also be taken to Toulouse, or to Barcelona. Unfortunately, Russian trains they don’t go there, so you have to go with transfers. This, of course, is not very convenient when you have a wagon and a small cart of personal belongings, but you can see a lot of interesting things from the train window. Upon arrival in Toulouse, you will need to get to L "Hospitalette or Tour de Carol - these are the nearest stations and final destination your journey. To do this, you need to use regional trains. And from there by bus to Andorra. Traveling to a country without an airport is not as scary as it seems!