Ground Transportation - VRA

Here are the ground transportation options available at the Varadero Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) in Cuba:

Chartered Shuttle bus:

Most tourists arriving in Varadero by air already have the transfers pre-arranged by a tour operator and included in their vacation package. If it's your case, then when you exit the terminal you will be greeted by your Tour Operater representative who will show you which shuttle bus to board for the transfer to your hotel.

Taxi:

Taxis are always available directly in front of the terminal. A taxi ride from the airport to the Varadero resorts area cost approximately 25 to 30 USD one-way (equivalent of $25-30 USD). Always agree the fare first, some taxis have meters but they are rarely switched on.

Public Buses:

There's no bus station at the airport but there's a VIAZUL station in downtown Varadero (on Calle 36, intersection Autopista Sur). Viazul is the most comfortable and reliable bus system in Cuba and much cheaper than taxis. Visit their website for departure times, fares and to book tickets: www.viazul.com

Car Rental:

Every Cuban car rental companies can be found at the Varadero airport: Cubacar, Havanautos, Rex and Via Rent-a-Car Transgaviota. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during the high season when the demand for rental cars often exceeds the supply. Prices vary from approximately 50 to 125 USD per day depending on car category and time of year. Insurance is mandatory and usually costs 15 USD per day.

Travel times by road:

Varadero Airport to Downtown Varadero: 25 to 30 minutes
Varadero Airport to Varadero Peninsula resorts area: 25 to 50 minutes
Varadero Airport to Matanzas City: 20 to 30 minutes
Varadero Airport to Cardenas City: 30 to 35 minutes
Varadero Airport to Havana: approximately 1½ hour

Parking:

Short and long-term parking ($) is available. Terminal 3 has 750 parking spaces and Terminal 1 & 2 has 500 parking spaces each, all located within 150 meters of their respective terminals.

Travel times by road:

Havana Airport to downtown Havana: approximately 30 minutes
Havane Airport to Playas del Este resort: approximately 1 hour
Havana Airport to Varadero resort: approximately 2 hours