- Must visit
Museu d'Art de Girona
Girona’s main art museum presents Romanesque to modern Catalan works in the former Episcopal Palace beside the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Girona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Girona will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 8 buses that leave Barcelona for Girona on Mon, Aug 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Girona:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Girona costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
You'll arrive about -1h -21m sooner (1h 41m by bus vs 1h 20m by car) and save roughly $-6.39 (€-5.19) compared to fuel and tolls ($28 (€22) vs $21 (€17)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Sagales, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sagales | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Girona buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 10:00 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2h35 | 12:35 PM Girona | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h50 | 12:35 PM Girona | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2h35 | 4:20 PM Girona | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h50 | 4:20 PM Girona | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2h35 | 7:20 PM Girona | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h50 | 7:20 PM Girona | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 5h35 | 11:40 PM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 4h45 | 11:40 PM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Girona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Girona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Girona trip today.
Girona’s main art museum presents Romanesque to modern Catalan works in the former Episcopal Palace beside the cathedral.
Set in the preserved Bonastruc ça Porta center, this museum explains Jewish life, scholarship, and heritage in medieval Girona.
This cinema museum features cameras, optical toys, and film history, making it one of Girona’s most distinctive and family-friendly museums.
Girona’s old town is a dense medieval quarter of lanes, stairs, and monuments, ideal for wandering between major historic sites.
These colorful riverside façades along the Onyar form Girona’s postcard scene and are best enjoyed on foot from several central bridges.
This elegant stairway and small square create one of Girona’s most photographed scenes, framed by arcades and old stone buildings.
Xuixo is Girona's signature pastry: a deep-fried, sugar-coated roll filled with crema catalana. It is a beloved local breakfast and pastry-shop classic.
Mar i Muntanya pairs seafood with meat, often chicken with langoustines. It reflects Girona and Catalonia's inland-meets-coast cooking tradition.
Botifarra Dolça is a sweet pork sausage from the Girona area, cooked with sugar and sometimes lemon or cinnamon. It is a distinctive Empordà specialty.
World-renowned fine dining restaurant by the Roca brothers, known for creative Catalan cuisine, polished service, and an elegant modern setting.
Stylish Michelin-starred restaurant offering seasonal tasting menus rooted in local produce and contemporary Catalan technique.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old quarter serving classic Catalan dishes in a warm, old-world dining room popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels rise in peak season, but dining and local buses stay reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
Reaching Girona by bus is easy, putting one of Catalonia's most attractive cities within easy reach of Barcelona. A single bus leaves Barcelona for Girona every day, with no seasonal breaks in the schedule. Expect journey times to be fairly short, at around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Only one bus company covers the Barcelona to Girona route. Spanish national bus company Alsa runs direct buses from Barcelona to Girona all year round, offering a comfortable, reliable service.
The bus journey from Barcelona to Girona isn't very long. In the vast majority of instances, buses will reach central Girona within 1 hour 30 minutes of departure. No changes are needed at any point.
There aren't many buses from Barcelona to Girona, but buses leave every day. Travelers can book a single service from Barcelona Nord, which generally departs soon after 7:30 a.m. and arrives at 9:00 a.m.
Departure Bus Station: Buses to Girona from Barcelona will depart from Barcelona Nord, one of the Catalan capital's biggest bus stations. The Estacio Nord can be found on the Carrer d'Alí Bei, around 200 meters from both Marina and Arc de Triomf Metro stations. This means that reaching buses from central neighborhoods shouldn't take much longer than 20 minutes (with a 5-10 minute walk added in at the end). Those coming from El Prat Airport can take trains to Barcelona Sants, then transfer to regional R1, R3, or R4 services to Arc de Triomf. Taxis from the port will take about 10 minutes - handy for those arriving by cruise ships.
Arrival Bus Station: Buses from Barcelona to Girona arrive at Girona's Estacio d'Autobusos, which is located on Placa Espanya, not far south of the historic center. From there, travelers can transfer to local L2 bus services, which run north along Carrer Barcelona, directly into the heart of the city. Alternatively, the walk will take 15 minutes, and provides a great introduction to Girona. Those headed to Girona Airport can board the number 2 Sagales bus, which runs directly to the terminal.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Girona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Girona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Girona buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Girona. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Girona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses is 1 km from Girona city centre. Public transport options include:
Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe nearby serving snacks.
Wi-Fi is available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses. ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses.
Available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses: Wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms available.
Girona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free wifi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Girona.
Ticket office support is available at Girona.
Available at Girona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona: Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities available.
Girona, Estació d'Autobusos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM located inside the station near entry.
Ticket office support is available at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos.
Available at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts.
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