Girona and the Dalí Museum in Figueres with a driver
Two stations, two kinds of train
High-speed trains from Barcelona Sants stop at Figueres-Vilafant, a station outside the town centre, so you need a local bus, a taxi or a walk to reach the museum. The regional R11 line of Rodalies de Catalunya runs from Sants and Passeig de Gràcia via Girona to Figueres station, which is in the town itself. The regional train is slower; the high-speed train is quicker but leaves you further out.
Departure times and journey times change with the timetable, so check them on Renfe and the Rodalies timetable before you choose.
The options at a glance
| Option | From | Arrives at | Typical time | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed train | Barcelona Sants | Figueres-Vilafant (outside the centre) | The fastest trains take under an hour; check Renfe | A quick trip; combining with Girona by train |
| Regional train R11 | Sants, Passeig de Gràcia | Figueres (in town) | Slower; check the timetable | Arriving within walking distance of the museum |
| Car | Your hotel | Town centre car parks | About 1 h 40 min without traffic (139 km) | Flexible timing; adding other stops |
| Private car with driver | Your hotel | Close to the museum | About 1 h 40 min without traffic | Families, groups, Figueres and Girona in one day |
Road distance and time are from central Barcelona without traffic (OSRM routing data); allow more on Friday afternoons and summer weekends.
The Dalí Theatre-Museum: what to know before you go
The museum is at Plaça Gala i Salvador Dalí 5, in the centre of Figueres. According to the Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, tickets are sold online only: you receive a confirmation with a reservation code to show at the entrance. General admission was €18.50 and reduced admission €15 when we checked on 2 November 2026.
Outside July and August the museum opens Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays, with a few exceptional openings that the Foundation lists on its page; in July and August it opens every day. Access ends 45 minutes before closing time, so a late train can cost you the visit. It is closed on 1 January and 25 December.
By train: how to plan the day
- Buy the museum ticket first, for a time that leaves a margin after your train arrives.
- If you arrive at Figueres-Vilafant, add the transfer into town to your plan.
- On the R11 you arrive in town and can walk to the museum; check the return times before you set off, as regional services are less frequent in the evening.
- Girona is on the same line, which makes Figueres and Girona a natural pair for one long day.
With a driver: when it makes sense
A private car with a driver takes you from your hotel to the museum area and back without changes, and can add Girona on the way home. QuickPickups, which publishes this guide, sells this service; its booking box is clearly marked on this page, and there is a ready-made route to Girona and Figueres with a driver who waits at each stop. The driver is not an official guide, and museum tickets are not included: you buy them on the official site.
It suits families with children, small groups who would otherwise buy several train tickets, and anyone who wants to fit Figueres and Girona into one day without watching the timetable. If you are carrying on across the border afterwards, Barcelona to France Transfers is QuickPickups’ own site for those journeys.
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.