Sitges is a Mediterranean coastal town about 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona, located in the Garraf area in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. Sheltered by the Garraf mountains and due to its geographical position in the Mediterranean, Sitges has a warm “micro-climate” that makes it possible to enjoy outdoor activities almost every day of the year and is renowned worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival.
Sitges has been referred to as the Saint-Tropez of Spain with property prices approaching those of the most expensive European cities, the main reason for this being the setting by the sea and the surrounding Parc Natural del Garraf.
Proximity to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is also a major advantage and it is also known for its beaches, nightspots, and historical sites.
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Transfers
BARCELONA AIRPORT/HOTEL MELIA SITGES
Bus
There are autocars that go directly from the Barcelona Airport to Sitges. The MonBus leaves from the exterior area of Terminal 1 (T1).
If your flight touches down in T2, you will have to use the free transportation service to transfer from T2 to T1. Once you are at T1, you will be able to take the autocar to travel to Sitges.
The MonBus departs every hour on the hour from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, the bus departs every two hours. On Sundays and holidays, the bus departs four times. If you would like further details regarding the price and schedule of the bus service, you can consult the MonBus website. Click on ‘Schedule Search’ and then type in ‘Airport’ to ‘Sitges’. You will be able to view the schedules for Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and the night schedule as well.
Taxi
The distance from the Barcelona Airport to Sitges is approximately 32 kilometers. The taxi ride is about 30 minutes and costs approximately
Taxi Fare: €50,00
Particular/Other Transfer: reserve via Hatton Events:
Joseluis.jimenez@hattonevents.com
Transfer fares:
Tourism 1 to 3 pax: 125,00 € VAT included, tolls included
Minivan 4 to 7 pax: 154,00 € VAT included, tolls included
Reservations should be solicited at least one week in advance from departure date.
Train transfer from Sitges to Barcelona Airport
There are no direct trains that travel from the Barcelona Airport to Sitges. It would be necessary to take the RENFE R2 Nord train from the airport and get off at the first stop which is called El Prat de Llobregat. From here you will be able to take the train to Sitges.
If you arrive at Terminal 1 (T1) you will not be able to travel on foot to the train station because it is 4 km away. The suggested route would be to ride to the train on the transfers bus which is located in the exterior of the terminal.
To be able to view the train hours and schedule it is necessary to go to the local train section of the RENFE: Cercanías.website.
SANTS/ HOTEL MELIA SITGES STATION
How to travel in train to Sitges from Barcelona
There are three main train stations in Barcelona that offer a transfer service to Sitges: Estació de França, Passeig de Gràcia and Estación Sants. The train C2 travels from France to Passeig de Gràcia to Sants and then Sitges. The final destination on the train is Vilanova i la Geltru or St. Vincenç de Calders: these are the names that you should look out for, instead of Sitges, on the departure screens as well as the front screen of the train.
The train tickets may be purchased through the machines or via box office: it is usually faster to purchase them through the machine. Regardless, if they are not responding so take your time and wait in the line at the box office if you have any questions or doubts.
Outward transfer: around 5,00 €
Return transfer: around 8,00 €
The trains to Sitges from Barcelona depart approximately every 20 minutes, starting at (Estacio de Franca) and ending at (Barcelona Sants). The journey is 46 minutes from Estacio de Franca, 37 minutes from Passig de Gràcia and 30 minutes from Estació Sants. The train schedules may be susceptible to changes; it is recommended to consult the official Renfe website to further obtain more information: this particular branch office for these local trains is called Cercanías.
Train from Barcelona to Sitges
Hours of Operation: 06:47 – 18:47
How to travel to Sitges from Barcelona via Bus.
The buses to Sitges from Barcelona depart from Plaça España and Ronda Universitat during the day. They are the administrators for a bus company called MonBus. The transfer from Ronda Universitat to Sitges takes 55 minutes and from Plaça España it is 45 minutes, however, it may take longer if it is during the weekend because the bus makes more stops on those days. The buses stop by Barcelona (El Prat de Llobregat).
The night buses have a different name: they are not called MonBus, instead they are assigned and represented by numbers N30, N31 or N32. These buses depart from Plaça de Catalunya instead of Ronda Universitat or Plaça España. The time duration on the night bus is shorter because it travels directly from Barcelona to Sitges, taking approximately 35 minutes in total.
Outward transfer: around 5,00 €
(purchased directly in the bus)
10 transfers (ticket T-10 for zones 1 to 3): around 35,00 €
The 10 transfers ticket T10 (Zone 1-3) may be purchased at the Sitges train station, it can not be purchased directly at the bus.
The MonBus departs two times every hour on the hour from Monday to Friday during the day. On Saturdays, the bus departs once every hour. On Sundays and holidays, the bus departs a total of 9 times.
The night bus departs four times every hour
To obtain more information or details regarding the MonBus hours and schedule, you may consult the official MonBus website. Click on ‘Schedule Search’ and type in ‘Airport’ to ‘Sitges’. The schedules offered are from Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and nights. It is important to verify these times since the buses may be susceptible to changes.
How to travel to Sitges from Barcelona in Taxi
Sitges is about 42 km south of Barcelona. A taxi would take approximately 40 minutes.
Taxi fare: €75,00 – €85,00
Particular/Other Transfer reserve via Hatton Events:
Joseluis.jimenez@hattonevents.com
Transfer fares:
Tourism 1 to 3 pax: 125,00 € VAT included, tolls included
Minivan 4 to 7 pax: 154,00 € VAT included, tolls included
Reservations should be solicited at least one week in advance from departure date.
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