Arbon: is it worth driving to Spain for fuel?
Worth the drive
Yes: 50 litres of petrol 95 at REPSOL in Bausen, 43 min away, save you €11.86 after paying for the 42 km detour (34 min there and back, under 45 min; prices of 3 November 2026). Diesel: +€6.59.
+€6.59diesel, saving on 50 L
+€11.86petrol 95, saving on 50 L
43 minto the first Spanish station
Diesel — Small gain
Nearest station€2.232/L
Best station in Spain€1.979/L
Gap25 c/L
Nearest station: €2.232/L — 59 Rue du Maréchal Joffre · 16 km, 26 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REPSOL (Bausen)Cr N-230 186, Bausen | +€6.59 | €1.979/L | 37 km · 43 min | +42 km |
| ESTACION BOYA (Les)Cr N-230, 183,3, Les | +€6.46 | €1.970/L | 39 km · 45 min | +46 km |
| REPSOL (Vilamòs)Carretera Nacional 230 Km. 174,90, Vilamòs | +€3.49 | €1.979/L | 48 km · 55 min | +63 km |
By tank size: 30 L +€1.53 · 50 L +€6.59 · 70 L +€11.65. The detour pays for itself from 24 L.
Petrol 95 — Worth the drive
Nearest station€2.079/L
Best station in Spain€1.729/L
Gap35 c/L
Nearest station: €2.079/L — 59 Rue du Maréchal Joffre · 16 km, 26 min · 2 November 2026.
Best-value Spanish stations
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | One way | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REPSOL (Bausen)Cr N-230 186, Bausen | +€11.86 | €1.729/L | 37 km · 43 min | +42 km |
| ESTACION BOYA (Les)Cr N-230, 183,3, Les | +€11.77 | €1.720/L | 39 km · 45 min | +46 km |
| REPSOL (Vilamòs)Carretera Nacional 230 Km. 174,90, Vilamòs | +€9.46 | €1.719/L | 48 km · 55 min | +63 km |
By tank size: 30 L +€4.86 · 50 L +€11.86 · 70 L +€18.86. The detour pays for itself from 16 L.
| Population | 93 |
|---|---|
| Border | 16 km |
| First station | 37 km · 43 min |