Pyrenees Guide

The Pyrenees are accessible by road, rail and air: you can reach the mountains from almost anywhere in Europe in a matter of hours. A good public transport network facilitates getting right into the mountains. As competition in the air grows, flying is increasingly the cheapest and fastest option. Since the opening of the channel tunnel reaching the Pyrenees by train, bus or car is really easy. You can also use the ferry services (Plymouth to Santander and Portsmouth to Bilbao). Car rental may also be worth considering, having your own transport gives you the flexibility to explore the Pyrenees more widely.

Travel to the Pyrenees - The Pyrenees are accessible by road, rail and air: you can reach the mountains from almost anywhere in Europe in a matter of hours. The quicker and economical way of getting to the Pyrenees is to fly. There are flights from London that take just under two hours or less to Barcelona, Bilbao, ...

Travel Around the Pyrenees - The Pyrenees have good bus services along the main valley floors and between major towns. France has an extensive rail network with also a good service. In the Spanish side of the Pyrenees buses tend to be quicker and cheaper than the trains, and also have more destinations. Car ...