Where it is and how to get there
- Metro: Arc de Triomf (L1, red line), a few minutes’ walk. L1 runs to Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça d’Espanya and, with a change, the rest of the network.
- Train: Rodalies at Arc de Triomf, on the R1 among others, with direct trains to Sants and Plaça de Catalunya.
- On foot: the Ciutadella park and the Born are next door; Plaça de Catalunya is a longer walk.
Lines and stations: TMB map.
Who arrives at Nord
According to Aena, the coach from Girona-Costa Brava airport ends at Estació del Nord, and departures from the airport are timed for about 20 to 25 minutes after each flight lands. See Girona airport to Barcelona.
Long-distance coaches from other Spanish cities and from abroad, and regional coaches from Catalonia, also use the station. Your ticket shows the platform area and the operator; check the operator’s website for changes.
The last leg with luggage
Arriving late at night with suitcases, the last leg to the hotel is often the hardest part of the trip: the metro closes at night except on Saturdays, according to TMB. For a family or a group, a car booked in advance avoids the queue.
QuickPickups, which publishes this guide, sells private transfers at a fixed price agreed when you book, including from Girona-Costa Brava airport to Barcelona; its booking box is marked on this page.
QuickPickups booking service
Booking a private transfer: the usual questions
- Is the price really fixed?
- Yes. You see the full price for the vehicle before you pay, and it does not change with traffic, the route or the time of day.
- What if my flight is late?
- Your flight number is tracked in real time and the pick-up time is adjusted. At the airport you get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing; at the cruise port, 30 minutes.
- How will I find the driver?
- At the airport the driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Your confirmation email has the contact details.
- Can I get child seats?
- Yes, on request when you book, for a small supplement shown before you pay. Tell us the age or weight of each child.
- Can I get an invoice?
- Yes. QUICKPICKUPS S.L. can issue an invoice for your booking, including one made out to your company.
- What if my plans change?
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance are free. You can manage the booking from your confirmation email or by writing to info@quickpickups.es.