Getting to Sitges
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From the Airport - Barcelona (El Prat)
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- For Girona Aiport click here
The majority of visitors to Sitges arrive via Barcelona's Aeroport del Prat, which is located some 20km from Sitges. To get to Sitges from the airport there are three options, train, bus and taxi... unless you are brave enough to rent your own car and drive on the Spanish motorways.
By Train - From the Airport (BCN - El Prat)
When you arrive at the airport, go through arrivals and follow the signs for the Train Station (Marked RENFE). You will see a long walkway that operates between Terminal A and B.
Get on any of the trains and then get back off at the first stop, El Pratt de Llobregat station. This has been completely redesigned and is now underground. Go up the escalator, turn left and then go immediately down the next escapator. Take the train that says "Vilanova G" on the front. Watch the signs and get off at the Sitges Stop. It takes approximately 20 minutes. (Subject to change due to current rail works)
Important Notes:
After 10.25 p.m. or 22.25 your only option is The Mon Bus is the best option which now leaves between Terminal B & C. (see below) Or you could take a taxi, which costs approximately EUR 50.
By Train - From the Barcelona Centre
You need to get the train from Sants or Paseo de Gracia station. Journey time is currently running at 1 hour due to the extensive construction of a high-speed train line which is due to be completed in late 2007.
To get an exact timetable visit the official RENFE Site. This link will take you directly to the Barcelona timetable.
Update - December 2006 - By Train - From Madrid
Ten high speed trains a day now operate between Camp de Tarragona and Madrid. The journey takes three hours and costs 65.10 euros (tourist class) or 97.70 euros (preference class). Two more trains do the same journey each day in three and a quarter hours.
Taking advantage of the fact that the high speed line has now reached Roda de Barà, RENFE run a direct train service between Barcelona and Madrid three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) which take four hours.
In addition, two trains will make the journey on Friday,, one train will run on Mondays and from January 1, the service will operate on Sundays.
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By Bus from the Airport (El Prat)
Whilst not our favorite form of transport, getting the bus is probably the easiest way to get to Sitges. Take the 'Mon Bus' in between terminal A and B. The journey time is approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and the time of day you arrive. The following timetables are up-to-date as of Mar 2007.
Monday to Friday - Every Hour between 07:40 and 23:40
Saturdays - Every 2 hours between 08:40 to 22:40
Sundays and Holidays/Festivals - Every 3 hours between 09:40 and 21:40.
Mon Bus Offices (Spanish Speaking) : (0034) 93 893 7060
For English Speaking Information contact the Barcelona Tourist Office
Barcelona Airport Tourist Office: ( 0034) 93 478 4704
Open from: 09:00-21:00
By Bus from Barcelona Centre
Sitges is well by buses. Take Bus Number N30, from Ronda Universitat near Plaza Catalunya and from Gran Via next to Plaza Espana. The bus leaves every hour on the hour up until 4am, so you can party in Barcelona and still get the bus home.
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By Taxi from the Airport (El Prat)
Taxi's (normally Black and Yellow Mercedes) are lined up outside the arrivals hall. The average fare is approximately EUR 60 but you might find someone nice and cute to share the cost, if you are lucky. Make sure you have your destination written down clearly and hand it to the taxi driver. Otherwise he may "ms-interpret" you and take you on a round trip of Barcelona.
You then have 2 options to get to Sitges. You can take the "AutoPista" or "Por La Costa", the Motorway or via the cost road. The coast road is indeed very beautiful but can be quite a journey. However if it is your first time in Sitges then it is worth the trip, just to see how mad the Spanish boys are on their motorbikes. The views of the Mediterranean are spectacular. Allow 40 minutes for this journey. The alternative motorway option takes 20 minutes.
By Taxi from Barcelona Centre
You can hail a taxi from almost anywhere in the city. Expect the fare to cost between EUR 60 and EUR 80. Note the two options for getting to sitges in the paragraph above.
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From the Airport - Reus to Sitges
The following is based on real customer feedback.
Our recommendation is to get either the bus or a taxi from the airport to Tarragona Station.
*Times Subject to change - Mondays to Fridays: 07:25, 08:25, 09:25, 12:55, 13:55, 14:55, 17:55, 18:55 and 19:55.
Info - 0034 977 770 698. - Fare EUR 3
Otherwise get a taxi - Fare EUR 15 approx
Option 1 - More trains, but one change.
At Tarragona you have two choices - Option 1 - Take the train to San Vicencs de Calders. You leave the station and go outside to the local trains platform which is in the open air. Change trains there for Sitges train (sixth stop). Trains to Sitges are every 15 minutes.
Option 2 - Less trains but direct to Sitges.
Trains from Tarragona are also very frequent. You are heading north, towards Barcelona.Buy a ticket straight through to Sitges. Prices vary in Spain depending on the type of train, so a straight through ticket is recommended.
Not all trains stop at Sitges, so be sure to ask.
The whole trip should be about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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From the Airport - Girona to Sitges
Take a taxi to Girona Station, from there take the train to "Sants Station". There you can catch the train to Sitges.
Trains from Girona to Barcelona takes about 1'20/1'30 h. There are a few that take just one hour. Then you have to add the Sitges train time. Expect 2'30 h. of total time, including the break between the Girona train and the Sitges one, at Sants Estació.
- Girona to Sants (Approx EUR 6)
- Sants to Sitges (Approx EUR 4.50)
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