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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
$244
Average price
$244
Fastest journey
1 d 26 m
Average duration
1 d 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
573 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Girona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Girona will cost around $244 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $244.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Girona without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $121 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Girona:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Girona costing on average $134.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
Tickets start at around $134 compared to roughly $142 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 9h 9m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $262 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 24h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Girona buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 24h50 | 12:25 AM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 24h26 | 12:25 AM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Madrid to Girona run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $76 but you can travel from only $24 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 356 miles (573 km) distance in 23h 41m.
Distance 356 miles (573 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 41m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 84 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.
The distance between Madrid and Gerona is covered daily by 2 buses that complete their journey in approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes. All Madrid Gerona buses are direct and cover a distance of almost 700 kilometres. Buses operate at night and start their itinerary at the Avenida de América station or at Terminal 4 of the Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport. The route ends at the Gerona bus station, near the city centre.
The Madrid Gerona buses are managed by the passenger transport company Alsa. For this journey, it operates a fleet of modern buses equipped with toilets, free wifi, seats with footrests, as well as onboard entertainment through the Canal OcioBus, which includes the latest in series and movies.
.Madrid Gerona buses take 9 hours and 25 minutes to complete their journey, in the case of the fastest itineraries. On the other hand, the slowest journeys have an estimated duration of 9 hours and 40 minutes.
Every day, travellers have at their disposal 2 direct Madrid Gerona buses, weekends included. The first bus leaves at 23:30 and the second at 23:45 hours.
Avenida de América station and terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport: Avenida América station is located on Avenida América, northeast of downtown Madrid. Metro line 4 connects the city centre with this station in about 15 minutes. It has a bar-cafeteria, shops, lifts, lockers, ATMs and parking. Some buses depart from terminal 4 at Madrid airport, which can be accessed from Nuevos Ministerios via metro line 8.
.Gerona bus station: is located in the Plaza de España, next to the train station, near the city centre. The urban bus L2 connects the bus station with the centre of Gerona in about 10 minutes. The enclosure of this station has locker service, cafeteria, fast food establishment, ATM, kiosk and parking.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Girona buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Girona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 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), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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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