- 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.
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 $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Girona without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Madrid to Girona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 but you can travel from only $7 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 356 miles (573 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 356 miles (573 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Madrid to Girona.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 10:47AM | Duration 10h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:08PM | Duration 11h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 12:08PM | Duration 10h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 12h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 10h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 9h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 10h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:01PM | Duration 10h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 10h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 10h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:44PM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 26h51 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Girona buses for today, Thursday, November 12. 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 | 24h05 | 11:40 PM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 23h41 | 11:40 PM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 2 transfers | |
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Normal+ 08297 | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h59 | 10:13 AM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15908 | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h33 | 10:47 AM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15908 | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h33 | 10:47 AM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15806 | 1:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h35 | 11:35 AM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15806 | 1:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h35 | 11:35 AM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15912 | 1:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 11h47 | 12:47 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15806 | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h20 | 11:35 AM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15806 | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h20 | 11:35 AM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15912 | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h32 | 12:47 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15726 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h05 | 5:35 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15726 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h05 | 5:35 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15816 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h17 | 6:47 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15726 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h35 | 5:35 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15816 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 11h47 | 6:47 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15726 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h35 | 5:35 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15728 | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h35 | 7:35 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15728 | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h35 | 7:35 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15732 | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 11h07 | 8:07 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15728 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h20 | 7:35 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15728 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h20 | 7:35 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15732 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h52 | 8:07 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15734 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h35 | 9:05 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15734 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h35 | 9:05 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 34163 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h09 | 8:39 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15734 | 10:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h20 | 9:05 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15734 | 10:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h20 | 9:05 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 34163 | 10:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h54 | 8:39 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15738 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h43 | 10:13 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15738 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h43 | 10:13 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15702 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h43 | 11:13 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15738 | 11:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h18 | 10:13 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15738 | 11:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h18 | 10:13 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 15702 | 11:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h18 | 11:13 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 34309 | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h44 | 11:44 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 34309 | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 10h44 | 11:44 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 34309 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h29 | 11:44 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 34309 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h29 | 11:44 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 34309 | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 9h44 | 11:44 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 34309 | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 9h44 | 11:44 PM Girona station | 1 transfer | |
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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.
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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, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Girona station pair, with some services arriving at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. 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, 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.
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, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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.
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