If you travel by private transport, you will find a very extensive road network with high-quality expressways that guarantee a comfortable and safe journey. If you choose other means of transport, you can also reach Catalonia by land, sea and air. By train The train is one of the most comfortable and sustainable options to get to Catalonia. High-speed trains guarantee fast connections with some of the main cities in Spain, such as Madrid, Zaragoza, or Seville, as well as the four Catalan capitals (TAV or AVE). On the other hand, from Barcelona you can also take high-speed trains to Paris via SNCF and to Lyon and Marseille with Renfe. From there, is easy to connect with many other European destinations. It is also easy to connect with France from Catalonia by train, through the stations of La Tor de Querol-Enveig (line R3) and Cervera (R11). By road Getting to Catalonia by private transport is very simple. The AP-7, the highway that goes along the entire Mediterranean coast, is the main connection route with France, via La Jonquera. You can also access France from other points such as Portbou and Puigcerdà (N-260), Molló (C-38) or the Val d'Aran (N-141 and N-230), as well as through Andorra. The AP-7 connects the border with the cities of Girona, Barcelona, and Tarragona. Also, with the main beaches of the territory, with the most important tourist centres and with the Valencian Community. On the other hand, there are several expressways that go towards the interior of Catalonia and Aragon. This is the case of the A-2, the AP-2 and the C-25. All of them connect Lleida with the AP-7 in a quick and simple way. On Catalan motorways, travellers will also find all the comforts they need, with service and rest areas every few kilometres. This extensive road network also allows good bus connections to many European cities. By air One of the main ways of arriving to Catalonia is by plane. The territory has four commercial airports with regular and seasonal flights. The most important passenger volume is at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport, which offers connections to more than 180 destinations with around eighty companies operating from there. This high offer, allows any passenger to reach Catalonia by air from anywhere in the world. Girona and Reus airports provide easy access to the Costa Brava and the Costa Daurada, respectively, but also the Catalan interior is close at hand, with rural and mountain landscapes that will surprise you and that you can visit all year round. The two airports significantly increase commercial activity in high season. Girona has almost forty connections with cities all over Europe. In the case of Reus, there are 23 destinations, most of them from the United Kingdom, although there are also some from Belgium, France, Germany, or the Netherlands. Finally, Lleida-Alguaire airport has flights to the Balearic Islands and provides a quick connection to the Pyrenees and its ski resorts. By sea To enjoy a good trip and the pleasure of traveling, there is nothing better than reaching Catalonia by sea, enjoying the Catalan coast without any rush. Catalonia is increasing its prominence in the maritime routes that cross the Western Mediterranean, thanks to the many attractions for tourist that the city of Barcelona offers. The Catalan capital is not the only port attracting people who enjoy the pleasure of traveling by sea, the ports of Tarragona, Palamós and Roses, are very well located in the heart of the Costa Daurada and the Costa Brava, respectively. The Port of Barcelona also has several ferry connections to other destinations in the Mediterranean, but also Catalonia is a favourite destination for people sailing by private boats.