8-Hour Daily Driving Itinerary from Borlänge, Sweden to Barcelo Port, Spain

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Day 1: Borlänge to Hamburg

Borlänge, Sweden to Hamburg, Germany on July 8, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast at Meno Male, Borlänge

Start your day with delicious Italian-style coffee and pastries at Meno Male, perfect for early morning fuel before the drive.
SEK120, 0h45m

7:15am

Drive from Borlänge to Hamburg

Begin the approximately 8-hour drive crossing through southern Sweden and Denmark via the Øresund Bridge into Germany. Plan for quick breaks every 2 hours.
Fuel cost approx. EUR80, 8h0m

12:00pm

Lunch Break at Odense, Denmark

Stop midway for lunch at Sortebro Kro, serving Danish classics in a cozy setting; open 11:00am-9:00pm.
DKK150, 1h0m

3:15pm

Resume Drive to Hamburg

Continue crossing into Germany and head towards Hamburg city center, arriving in the late afternoon.
Included in driving, 3h45m

7:30pm

Dinner at Das Dorf, Hamburg

Enjoy regional German cuisine at Das Dorf open until 10:00pm, featuring a cozy ambiance and hearty dishes.
EUR25-40, 1h30m
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Day 2: Hamburg to Lyon

Hamburg, Germany to Lyon, France on July 9, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Café Paris, Hamburg

Savor a French-style breakfast with croissants and coffee at Café Paris, open starting 7:00am.
EUR10, 0h45m

8:15am

Drive from Hamburg to Lyon

Embark on an approximately 8-hour drive across Germany and into France heading south-west towards Lyon.
Fuel approx. EUR90, 8h0m

12:30pm

Lunch break at Strasbourg, France

Stop for lunch at Maison Kammerzell, a historic spot famous for Alsatian cuisine, open from 11:30am to 3:00pm.
EUR30-45, 1h0m

4:15pm

Resume drive to Lyon

Continue your comfortable drive south-west into Lyon, renowned for its gastronomy and culture, arriving late afternoon.
Included in driving, 3h45m

7:30pm

Dinner at Le Bouchon des Filles, Lyon

Experience traditional Lyonnaise dining at Le Bouchon des Filles, open until 10:30pm, offering authentic regional dishes.
EUR35-50, 1h30m
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Day 3: Lyon to Barcelo Port

Lyon, France to Barcelo Port, Spain on July 10, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Le Café of Lyon

Enjoy a fresh baguette, butter, jam, and coffee at Le Café, open from 7:00am, to energize for the final leg.
EUR10, 0h45m

8:15am

Drive from Lyon to Barcelo Port

Final approximately 8-hour drive crossing into Spain, heading southwest to Barcelo Port, with scenic views along the way.
Fuel approx. EUR100, 8h0m

12:30pm

Lunch in Girona, Spain

Take a lunch break at Le Bistrot, open 12:00pm to 4:00pm, for Catalonian specialties and local wine.
EUR25-35, 1h0m

4:15pm

Arrive at Barcelo Port

Complete your drive and check-in or explore the nearby port area to relax after your journey.
Depending on accommodation, Rest of day

7:00pm

Dinner at Portside Grill, Barcelo Port

Dine on fresh seafood with a view of the marina at Portside Grill, open until 10:00pm, perfect for unwinding.
EUR30-45, 1h30m
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