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Located in the picturesque town of Cardona, Vilar de la Duquessa can easily be reached from both Barcelona and Girona. With spectacular natural surroundings and close proximity to historic sites such as Cardona Castle and the Salt Mines, our hotel is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway or celebrating special events. Contact us for more information about our facilities, services and availability.
How to arrive
By Car
From Barcelona:
- Take the C-16/E-9 highway and follow the signs to Manresa/Terrassa/Berga. You can access this highway from several exits in Barcelona, depending on where you are.
- Continue along the C-16: stay on the C-16 highway for about 50 minutes, passing Terrassa and Manresa. The C-16 is a fast main road that connects Barcelona with the north of Catalonia.
- Exit to the C-55. After passing Manresa, take the exit towards the C-55 heading towards Solsona/Cardona. This road will take you straight to Cardona.
- Arrival in Cardona. Continue along the C-55 for about 20 minutes until you reach Cardona. Once in Cardona, follow the signs to the city centre or to the main attractions, such as Cardona Castle.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa: Once you arrive in Cardona, follow the signs to Vilar de la Duquessa. Take the BV-3001 southwest towards Carretera del Miracle. After about 3 kilometres, turn left at the fork towards Vilar de la Duquessa. Follow this road until you reach the hotel.
From Girona:
- Take the AP-7 highway towards Barcelona. This is the main road that connects Girona with Barcelona.
- Connection with the C-25. At the height of Vic, take the exit towards the C-25, known as the Eix Transversal, in the direction of Manresa/Lleida. This road will take you to western Catalonia.
- Exit towards the C-55. After passing Manresa, take the exit towards the C-55 heading towards Solsona/Cardona. This road will take you straight to Cardona.
- Arrival in Cardona. Continue along the C-55 for about 20 minutes until you reach Cardona. Once in Cardona, follow the signs to the city centre or to the main attractions, such as Cardona Castle.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa: Once you arrive in Cardona, follow the signs to Vilar de la Duquessa. Take the BV-3001 southwest towards Carretera del Miracle. After about 3 kilometres, turn left at the fork towards Vilar de la Duquessa. Follow this road until you reach the hotel.
From Lleida:
- Take the A-2 highway towards Barcelona. This is the main road that connects Lleida with Barcelona.
- Connection with the C-25: At the height of Cervera, take the exit towards the C-25, known as the Transversal Axis, in the direction of Manresa/Vic. This road will take you to eastern Catalonia.
- Exit towards the C-55. When you're driving past Manresa, take the exit towards the C-55 heading towards Solsona/Cardona. This road will take you straight to Cardona.
- Arrival in Cardona. Continue along the C-55 for about 20 minutes until you reach Cardona. Once in Cardona, follow the signs to the city centre or to the main attractions, such as Cardona Castle.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa: Once you arrive in Cardona, follow the signs to Vilar de la Duquessa. Take the BV-3001 southwest towards Carretera del Miracle. After about 3 kilometres, turn left at the fork towards Vilar de la Duquessa. Follow this road until you reach the hotel.
Travel time can vary depending on traffic, but it generally takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Barcelona, 1 hour and 40 minutes from Girona, and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Lleida.
By Train
From Barcelona:
- Departure from Barcelona. Take a Rodalies de Catalunya (RENFE) train from Barcelona to Manresa. You can take the R4 line from several main stations, such as Barcelona-Sants, Passeig de Gràcia or Plaça Catalunya.
- Arrival in Manresa. Once you arrive at the Manresa train station, you will have to get off the train to continue your journey to Cardona. You can opt for a taxi or a bus from Manresa to Cardona.
- From Manresa to Cardona:
- By Taxi: The fastest way is to take a taxi from Manresa station to Vilar de la Duquessa. The journey by taxi takes about 30 minutes.
- By Bus: You can also take an ALSA bus or another local line to Cardona. Check the timetables to make sure of the connection. The bus journey takes about 40 minutes.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa:
- Once you arrive in Cardona, you can take a taxi to get to Vilar de la Duquessa, which is only a few kilometres from the city. Alternatively, a pick-up service is available.
From Girona:
- Departure from Girona:
- Take a RENFE train from Girona to Barcelona. In Barcelona, you will have to change to a Rodalies train to continue the journey to Manresa.
- Barcelona to Manresa:
- Follow the same instructions as from Barcelona, taking the R4 line from Rodalies to Manresa.
- From Manresa to Cardona:
- By Taxi: The fastest way is to take a taxi from Manresa station to Vilar de la Duquessa. The journey by taxi takes about 30 minutes.
- By Bus: You can also take an ALSA bus or another local line to Cardona. Check the timetables to make sure of the connection. The bus journey takes about 40 minutes.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa:
- Once you arrive in Cardona, you can take a taxi to get to Vilar de la Duquessa, which is only a few kilometres from the city. Alternatively, a pick-up service is available.
From Lleida:
- Departure from Lleida:
- Take a RENFE train from Lleida to Manresa. You can take the R12 line that directly connects Lleida with Manresa.
- Arrival in Manresa:
- Once you arrive in Manresa, follow the same steps to get to Cardona, either by taxi or bus, and then continue to Vilar de la Duquessa.
- From Manresa to Cardona:
- By Taxi: The fastest way is to take a taxi from Manresa station to Vilar de la Duquessa. The journey by taxi takes about 30 minutes.
- By Bus: You can also take an ALSA bus or another local line to Cardona. Check the timetables to make sure of the connection. The bus journey takes about 40 minutes.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa:
- Once you arrive in Cardona, you can take a taxi to get to Vilar de la Duquessa, which is only a few kilometres from the city. Alternatively, a pick-up service is available.
By Bus
From Barcelona
- Departure from Barcelona. Take an ALSA bus or any other company that goes from Barcelona to Manresa. Buses leave from several main stations, such as Estación del Nord or the Sants bus station.
- Arrival in Manresa. Once you arrive at the Manresa bus station, you will have to take another bus to Cardona. Consult the local timetables for the line connecting Manresa with Cardona.
- From Manresa to Cardona:
- By bus: Take an ALSA bus or a local line that goes from Manresa to Cardona. The journey takes about 40 minutes.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa:
- Once you arrive in Cardona, you can take a taxi to get to Vilar de la Duquessa, which is only a few kilometres from the city. Alternatively, a pick-up service is available.
From Girona:
- Departure from Girona:
- Take a TEISA bus or any other company that goes to Barcelona.
- Connection in Barcelona:
- When you arrive in Barcelona, follow the indications to take an ALSA bus or another bus line that goes straight to Manresa.
- From Manresa to Cardona:
- Take an ALSA bus or a local line that goes from Manresa to Cardona. The journey takes about 40 minutes.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa:
- Once you arrive in Cardona, you can take a taxi to get to Vilar de la Duquessa, which is only a few kilometres from the city. Alternatively, a pick-up service is available.
From Lleida:
- Departure from Lleida:
- Take an ALSA bus or any other company that goes to Manresa.
- Arrival in Manresa:
- Once you arrive at the Manresa bus station, you will have to take another bus to Cardona.
- From Manresa to Cardona:
- Take an ALSA bus or a local line that goes from Manresa to Cardona. The journey takes about 40 minutes.
- From Cardona to Vilar de la Duquessa:
- Once you arrive in Cardona, you can take a taxi to get to Vilar de la Duquessa, which is only a few kilometres from the city. Alternatively, a pick-up service is available.
Contact us
El Vilar de la Duquessa
Camí de Lourdes, s/n,
08261, Cardona
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