The Penedès, under an hour from Barcelona
The Penedès is the wine region closest to Barcelona. From El Prat airport, Vilafranca del Penedès is about 50 km away on the AP-7 or A-2, approximately 35-50 minutes depending on traffic. Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the capital of cava, is about 45 km from central Barcelona, approximately 40-50 minutes by car.
Autolux has its offices in Vilafranca del Penedès, on Carrer Sant Cugat de Sesgarrigues, and our drivers know the roads between the vineyards, the cellar entrances and the villages of the area well. That makes it easier to find each address, even when a cellar sits on a country lane outside the town centre.
How it works
- Book
Give us the pickup point, the cellars or destination address and the number of people.
- Confirmation
We confirm the fixed price, per trip or by the hour.
- Pickup
Your driver collects you in Barcelona or waits in airport arrivals.
- Day in the Penedès
You are taken to Vilafranca, Sant Sadurní or the cellars and brought back at the agreed time.
Wine and cava cellar visits
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia has many cava cellars offering guided tours and tastings, and around Vilafranca, Subirats and Torrelles de Foix there are wineries of every size. Most visits need to be booked in advance directly with the cellar, particularly at weekends and during the harvest season, when cellars are busiest and tour slots fill up early.
With the service by the hour, the driver stays at your disposal all day and takes you from one cellar to the next, so nobody in your group has to drive after the tastings. Tell us your visit times when booking and we will plan the drives so you arrive on time at each one.
- Cava cellars in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
- Wineries around Vilafranca and Subirats
- Vinseum, the wine culture museum in Vilafranca
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Weddings, business and airport trips
Many country estates and cellars in the Penedès host weddings and company events. We organise transport for the couple and guests between the airport, hotels in Barcelona or Sitges and the venue, with a custom quote for groups and coordinated times for the return journey. Drivers wear a suit and tie, which suits a celebration.
We also run business transfers to companies in the Penedès, with invoicing by department, cost centre or reference. If you land at El Prat airport, your driver waits in arrivals with a sign showing your name; give us your flight number and contact us if the schedule changes, and we will adjust the pickup as far as possible.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Barcelona to the Penedès?
The drive from Barcelona or El Prat airport to Vilafranca del Penedès takes approximately 35-50 minutes, depending on traffic. Sant Sadurní d'Anoia is a similar distance.
Can you take us to several cellars on the same day?
Yes. With the service by the hour, the driver stays at your disposal and takes you between Penedès cellars, so nobody has to drive after the tastings.
How far in advance should I book?
Book the Penedès transfer a few days ahead and, if you are visiting cellars, once your visits are confirmed, because the service is always pre-booked.
Do you book the cellar visits for us?
No. Cellar visits must be booked directly with each cellar; tell us the times and we will plan the drives for your service.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Give us your flight number when booking and contact us if the schedule changes. We will adjust the pickup at the airport as far as possible.
Do you provide wedding transport in the Penedès?
Yes. We organise transport for the couple and guests at weddings in Penedès country estates and cellars, with a custom quote based on the group and schedule.
