Andorra Travel Guide
Everything you need to know before visiting: visa, currency, how to get there, customs, weather and emergency numbers.
Andorra at a Glance
Political Status
Independent co-principality. Co-princes: President of France + Bishop of Urgell (Spain).
Size
468 km² — surrounded by France to the north and Spain to the south.
Language
Catalan (official). Spanish and French widely spoken. English in tourist areas.
Currency
Euro (€). Cards accepted everywhere. ATMs in all parishes.
VAT
4.5% — much lower than EU average. No VAT on basic food products.
Visa
No visa required for EU/EEA citizens. National ID card sufficient.
Airport
No airport. Land access only. Barcelona (3h), Toulouse (3h), Lleida (1.5h).
Emergency
110 Police · 118 Ambulance · 116 Roads · 112 European emergency
How to Get to Andorra
| From | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | ~3h | Via Lleida, La Seu d'Urgell |
| Toulouse | ~3h | Via Foix, Ax-les-Thermes |
| Paris | ~9h | Via Toulouse or Barcelona |
| Madrid | ~6h | Via Lleida, La Seu d'Urgell |
By Bus
Línies Directes — Direct bus Barcelona → Andorra la Vella (3h, ~€29). Flixbus from Toulouse. ALSA from Spanish cities.