How to get to Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar is very well connected with Barcelona and the Girona and El Prat airports. Here we cover every option —plane, bus, car and train— with distances, journey times and tips to get there without any hassle.
From Girona-Costa Brava airport
It's the nearest airport, about 30 minutes away by car. In season there are direct buses from the airport to Lloret de Mar; if not, a taxi or private transfer is the most comfortable option. It's the best gateway if you're flying with low-cost airlines, which are very common at Girona.
From Barcelona-El Prat airport
Barcelona airport is just over 1 hour away by car. There are direct buses (operators such as Sagalés/Moventis) linking both terminals with Lloret de Mar in season, without having to go into the city. It's the usual option for international and long-haul flights.
From Barcelona city
Direct buses to Lloret de Mar run all year round from Barcelona's Estació del Nord (around 1 h 15). It's a comfortable, affordable way to get there if you combine it with the train or spend a few days in the city before the beach.
By car
Via the AP-7 / C-32 motorway and then the C-63, Lloret is well connected. From Barcelona it's a little over an hour; from Girona, half an hour. Bear in mind that in the height of summer the centre gets busy and parking is limited: if you stay in the centre, you'll barely need the car day to day.
By train + bus
There's no train station in Lloret. The option is to take the Rodalies train (line R1) to Blanes and then a bus to Lloret (around 20-30 minutes). It's a handy alternative if you're getting around the coast without a car.
Getting around once you're there
The centre of Lloret is easily explored on foot. For the coves and neighbouring towns there are buses, boat trips and, in summer, tourist services. Staying in the centre —like at Casa Salatan, on Plaza Paris— you have the beach, the restaurants and the nightlife just a few minutes' walk away.
Distances and journey times
- Girona-Costa Brava
- ~30 min by car. Direct bus in season.
- Barcelona-El Prat
- ~1 h by car. Direct bus from the terminals.
- Barcelona city
- ~1 h 15 by bus from the Estació del Nord.
- Train + bus
- R1 to Blanes and bus to Lloret (20-30 min).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Lloret de Mar?
Girona-Costa Brava airport, about 30 minutes away by car. Barcelona-El Prat is just over an hour away.
Is there a direct bus from Barcelona airport to Lloret?
Yes, in season there are direct buses from the Barcelona-El Prat terminals to Lloret de Mar, without going through the city.
How do I get to Lloret de Mar from Barcelona city?
Direct buses run all year round from the Estació del Nord, a journey of roughly 1 h 15.
Do I need a car in Lloret de Mar?
If you stay in the centre, it's not essential: the beach, the restaurants and the nightlife are a few minutes' walk away. A car is useful for day trips to coves and nearby towns.
Is there a train station in Lloret de Mar?
No. The nearest station is Blanes (Rodalies line R1), and from there a bus runs to Lloret in 20-30 minutes.