Getting here

How to get to our guest house, Casa Allué

Whatever your preferred mode of transport we recommend arriving in Zaragoza. From here we offer a minibus taxi transfer service to our Guest House in the Spanish Pyrenees. Transfer time is just under 2 hours. Cost €80 return per person.

Our pickup and drop off times are based on the RyanAir flight from London Stansted direct to Zaragoza (see below). We also collect from Zaragoza train station shortly after or before the airport. This allows for arrivals from Barcelona or Madrid on the high-speed AVE train.

The times below are based on a Thursday arrival.
Times for other days vary, so please check with us before booking your train.

Approximate Times:

Pick-up: 16:30 train station / 17:00 airport.

Drop-off: 14:45 train station / 15:00 airport.

Zaragoza is a city well worth exploring, so why not extend your stay for one or two nights?
More information on Zaragoza can be found at the bottom of this page.

For private group holidays it can be more convenient and economical to arrange a transfer from Barcelona directly to our home. We can organise a quotation.

How to get to Zaragoza for transfers:

Travelling by Air:

Flying to Zaragoza

Flying to Barcelona (El Prat) & Madrid (Barajas)

Barcelona and Madrid are hubs for international flights from outside Europe. If you are arriving from the USA, Canada, Australia or another international destination, then these are the best options.

There are also flights from many UK airports to Barcelona and Madrid. All the low-cost airlines fly to these cities.

From Barcelona and Madrid airports you will need to take the high speed train to Zaragoza (see below).

If you are looking for cheap flights, try Skyscanner or the airline directly.

Travelling by train:

Getting to Zaragoza from Madrid or Barcelona

From Barcelona or Madrid there is a direct AVE fast train to Zaragoza Delicias station, journey time from both stations is 1½ hours.

From Zaragoza we offer a transfer service (see pick-up and drop-off times above).

Planning and booking is straightforward with the links below.
Important to remember when travelling with a large suitcase (hold luggage), it must be booked at the time of purchasing the rail ticket otherwise you will be charged €30 at the station.
Trainline to book tickets on the renfe AVE high speed train or IRYO train.
Ouigo for a slightly cheaper ticket on a double decker OUIGO train.
Seat61 or Rail Europe to find out more about the train options and planning a train journey from farther afield.

Tips. The main stations are:
Madrid Atocha station to Zaragoza Delicias
Barcelona Sants station to Zaragoza Delicias
You will need to get a separate connection from the respective airport.
We have more information in the following sections.

Travelling by rail from the UK:
The train from London to Barcelona (Sants) usually takes 16 hours 36 minutes, but can take 11 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services.

The fastest trains from London to Madrid (Atocha) takes around 13 hours and 38 minutes.

Getting to Barcelona from Paris

The fastest TGV trains from Paris to Barcelona take around 6 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 833 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Paris is scheduled to depart at around 06:56. The last departure is usually at around 16:07. This is the same at the weekend.

Planning and booking is straightforward with these links:
Trainline to book tickets on the TGV, renfe AVE high speed train or IRYO train.
Ouigo for a slightly cheaper ticket on a double decker OUIGO train.
Seat61 or Rail Europe to find out more about the train options and planning a train journey from farther afield.

Tip
One guest (Lynne) told us the following:
"Others had said that they didn’t want to travel by train because of the need to cross Paris toget to the Eurostar, but it was a very straightforward 2 stop journey on the RER, like the metro but a separate system. I found this website really helpful https://showmethejourney.com/travel-info-and-tips/gare-de-lyon-to-gare-du-nord-by-rer/ and was able to buy a ticket at the bar on the TGV. Ithink if you’ve travelled on the London tube then getting between stations shouldn’t be too problemmatic".

Visit the city of Girona

A number of our guests take a few days in Girona, and having been ourselves we can understand why.

Smaller than Barcelona it is quite compact. After 2 days we really knew the layout and there is plenty to keep you occupied.

Things to do in Girona

In the first two weeks of May the city is festooned in flowers as they celebrate 'temps de flors'. But take note everywhere gets booked up, often a year in advance!

Traveling via Barcelona:

How to get from Barcelona Airport to Zaragoza

The easiest way is to get the high speed AVE train to Zaragoza Delicias station. This leaves from Barcelona Sants station (Estació de Sants), in the heart of Barcelona, journey time approx. 1½ hours.

At times the train reaches speeds of more than 300km/hour.

Planning and booking is straightforward with these links:
Trainline to book tickets on the renfe AVE high speed train or IRYO train.
Ouigo for a slightly cheaper ticket on a double decker OUIGO train.
Seat61 or Rail Europe to find out more about the train options and planning a train journey from farther afield.

Tips. The main stations are:
Barcelona Sants station to Zaragoza Delicias.
You will need to get a separate connection from the airport (see the section below).

How to get from Barcelona airport to Barcelona Sants Railway Station

There are two ways to get to Sants station:

1. Catch the RENFE train from Barcelona Airport and get off at Estación de Sants, journey time around 20 minute.

Trains run every half hour. A single journey is €4.20. Tickets can be purchased from the airport ticket counter or from one of the RENFE ticket machines, located around the arrival’s hall and at the airport's train station.

If you buy an AVE or iryo ticket for the leg to Zaragoza this entitles you to FREE travel between the airport and estación de Sants. Important: follow the instructions on this link to validate your ticket - Same ticket onward travel

The platforms for the RENFE trains are located in the Terminal2B sector of the airport, across the street from the main airport building. It can be reached via the same set of escalators that also lead to departures in T2. Follow the signs for RENFE, along a covered bridge across the main road outside the airport. The train station is at the bottom of the stairs on the other side. Alternatively cross the wide road and follow the signs.

If you are arriving into Terminal 1, a shuttle bus will take you from outside of the terminal to the train station entrance.

2. Alternatively hire a Barcelona airport taxi. All legally operating taxis from the ranks of El Prat airport are black and yellow and have taxi roof signs. In addition, all drivers are obliged to have their licences on display. Fares to Sants Train Station are usually fixed at €30 from Terminal 1 and €35 from terminal 2. The price is further affected by factors such as: +€3.10 after 8:00pm and on bank holidays and +€3.40 for special larger vehicles. With light traffic the journey takes around 15 minutes.

The highlights of Barcelona in 2 days

Traveling via Madrid:

How to get from Madrid Airport to Zaragoza

Catch the high speed AVE train from Madrid Atocha Train Station, the journey time to Zaragoza Delicias station is approx. 1½ hours.

At times the train reaches speeds in excess of 300km/hour.

Tips. The main stations are:
Madrid Atocha station to Zaragoza Delicias.
You will need to get a separate connection from the airport (see the section below for information).

How to get from Madrid-Barajas Airport to Atocha Train station

After you exit Baggage Collection, follow the signs to RENFE trains (different to Metro). The RENFE train station is on the terminal 4 floor -1 and is called Aeropuerto T4.

If you arrive at another terminal there is a shuttle bus service connecting the terminals.
Using your train ticket to Zaragoza, just scan the QR code as you enter the station, and this will allow free transport to Atocha on Line C1 (blue) or C10 (green).
This only applies if you buy an AVE or iryo ticket for the leg to Zaragoza. Important: follow the instructions on this link to validate your ticket - Same ticket onward travel

If you don’t have a long distance or fast train ticket, it will cost €2.50 Euros. On line C1, there are 5 stops. On line C 10, there are 6 stops. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes and the service departs every 20 minutes.

Once you arrive at Atocha, follow the exit signs and you should go up a large escalator. Then you will see the display boards showing which platform your train to Zaragoza will leave from. (Barcelona via Zaragoza).

The highlights of Madrid in 2 days

Driving to Casa Allué:

Ferry information

If you are thinking of driving then there are a number of ferry options.

Brittany ferries sail from both Portsmouth and Plymouth to Spain.

Most Direct
Plymouth to Santander: departures from late March on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Duration 20-22 hours with 1 night at sea.
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Enjoy a cruise
Portsmouth to Bilbao: departures from April on Sundays and Thursdays.
Duration 33 ½ hours with 2 nights at sea.
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Portsmouth to Santander: two departures each week on Mondays and Fridays.
Duration 33 ½ hours with 2 nights at sea.
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Driving once in Spain
From Santander it is just under a 5 hour drive to our home in Albella, or under 4 hours from Bilbao. The journey can be broken with a stop, or even a stay over in Pamplona.

Our Address:

Aragon Active,
Casa Allué,
Calle San Urbez 12,
22371,
Albella,
Huesca,
Spain.

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If you have any other questions about travel arrangements, please email us: holiday@aragonactive.com.

Break up your journey

Why not add on a couple of nights to include a city break in Barcelona, Madrid or Zaragoza.

Barcelona and Madrid speak for themselves, but Zaragoza is also worth a visit. The city is famous for its landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljafería Palace as well as the Goya Museum. There is also a very good tapas area, el Tubo, in the old part of the city. Use this link to take a look at the Spanish Tourist Board ‘Zaragoza in Two Days.’

We can also recommend places to stay in Zaragoza based on reviews from our guests.