Barcelona to Girona Train

Trains from Barcelona to Girona

There are multiple trains a day traveling from Barcelona to Girona. There are generally over seven options per day, up to about 12 trips. Therefore, trains run this route frequently, over about 50 times per week. The journey between these two cities is approximately 38min long. All of the routes offered are direct and don’t require changing trains at any point before arriving in Girona. Depending on the day of the week, the trains depart out of Barcelona more or less every hour or two.

   

Barcelona to Girona Train Time: Daily Departures

There are more than seven trains a day making the trip by train from Barcelona to Girona. The frequency varies depending on the day of the week and the time of year. The earliest daily train generally departs from Barcelona at around 7:05 a.m. The last train of the day can be either at about 7:25 p.m. or 9:25 p.m. Some days, like Sundays, have more trains operating the route from Barcelona to Girona.

How long is the journey by train from Barcelona to Girona?

The journey from Barcelona to Girona is a short one. The train ride covers about 53 miles (83 km) in about 38min. None of the routes offered require changing trains at any point, and go directly to Girona without making stops at all between the two train stations. Omio offers routes with either normal-speed trains or the high-speed train, however, both tend to take the same time to get from Barcelona to Girona.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Barcelona to Girona?

Departure train station: The station that this route departs from is the Barcelona-Sants Train Station. This train station is located on the outskirts of the city center of Barcelona, about 2.5 miles (4 km) away. However, it’s easily accessible from the downtown area of Barcelona by public transit like bus or metro. The trip to the station can take about 20min depending where in Barcelona you’re leaving from. The station has a decent selection of dining options as well as stores and gift shops.

Arrival train station: These trains arrive at the Girona Train Station. This train station in Girona is located right by the city center. You can most likely either walk to your destination in downtown Girona or hop on a bus right out front of the train station. At the Girona Train Station you will find a couple cafés, an ATM and a few car rental agencies at your disposal, along with travel information.

Girona Cathedral Tourists. Source: Shutterstock

Which train companies travel from Barcelona to Girona?

The company operating the routes between Barcelona and Girona is the Spanish national railway, RENFE. RENFE has multiple trips a day covering this journey from about 7:05 a.m. to 9:25 p.m. Depending on the time of day, there are generally two options per day that are on the RENFE AVE high-speed train. However, the duration of the segment from Barcelona to Girona is not any faster with the high-speed train. The other routes offered throughout the day is on the RENFE AVANT train. This train is the standard mid-distance train. All of the routes from Barcelona to Girona take about 38min, give or take.

RENFE trains from Barcelona to Girona

RENFE is the single railway provider for the train routes from Barcelona to Girona in Spain. This railway company offers multiple rides a day between these cities. The options can be either on the standard mid-distance RENFE AVANT train or the high-speed RENFE AVE train. Nonetheless, no matter which type of train you choose to travel on, the duration of the segment is generally the same, taking about 38min. All of the routes offered on Omio do not require connecting trains, as well as being nonstop. There are about 50 trains from Barcelona to Girona per week the frequency depends on the day you wish to travel along with the time of year.

Train Barcelona to Girona: Services on Board

Both the RENFE AVANT as well as the RENFE AVE trains offer Second Class seats. However, the AVE trains also have a Second+ Class. This class has wider seats and more legroom. All RENFE trains have the same luggage allowance no matter the segment you’re traveling on. RENFE permits passengers to bring three items onboard with them, that in total must not weigh over 55 lbs (25 kg). Bikes are allowed on board if they are foldable and, in a case, without the sum of its dimensions exceeding 71in (180 cm).

If the bicycle is larger, it will have to be treated as special extra luggage. Pets are also allowed on board the trains operating the routes from Barcelona to Girona. Passengers will need to pay a pet fee, and bring them in a pet carrier that cannot weigh over 22 lbs (10 kg). RENFE trains and stations offer assistance to travelers with disabilities or reduced mobility. Passengers may request this assistance in advance. The trains are also equipped with ramps to get on board as well as wheelchair accessible seating.

How to find cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Girona?

The main thing to remember when booking your train ticket from Barcelona to Girona is that the RENFE AVE tends to be more expensive than the other RENFE lines. In addition to this, make sure you book your train as soon as possible. This may help you to save money on your trip, since the tickets get more expensive as the departure date gets closer.

Try being flexible with your travel dates, as well. If passengers have flexible departure dates, they can choose the cheaper routes or the ones with lower demand. In this case, there aren’t any journeys offered with stopovers or trips that take longer. These would be characteristics that would generally reduce the price of the tickets.

Girona Cityscape View Traveller.jpg. Source: Shutterstock

To Girona by train—travel tips

Girona is a beautiful Catalan city known for its picturesque Old City and colorful houses along the Onyar River. Make your way to the Old District to see top attractions such as the gothic Cathedral of Girona and the Basilica of San Felix with a mixture of architectural styles.

For those travelers who enjoy going to museums whenever they visit a new place, in Girona there is the Museu D’Art de Girona, the Sant Pere de Galligants archeological museum in an old monastery, and the Jewish History Museum. The area called the Call is a 13th century Jewish Quarter, known as one of the largest and best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe.

If you’re looking to enjoy the outdoors and some peace and quiet, cross the river and make your way out of the historic center to the Parc de la Devesa. This park also has a street market twice a week. While you’re in Girona, you’ll have to make sure to try some of the typical dishes of the area. For instance, Girona is known for its sweet sausage “botifarra" with apple, or the cream-filled pastry called “xuixo".

For a day trip, if you have the time, head to the coastal area near Girona. This part of Spain is famous for its beautiful beaches and coves.

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Taking the Train from Barcelona

Trains from Barcelona to Girona depart from either Sants Estacion or Passeig de Gracia. Both are located in the center of Barcelona. To get to Passeig de Gracia, simply catch Metro Line 3, which stops at central stations like Poble Sec and Espanya. To reach Sants, catch Lines 3 or 5. Both stations can also be reached via buses or taxis if the Metro isn't available. However, as the Metro runs from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. most days, this shouldn't be necessary. Leave about 10-15 minutes to reach the stations if you are coming from city center hotels.

Getting into Girona by Train

Girona was once a Roman city, and it has plenty of ancient ruins to discover, but there's more to it than that. It has a wonderful Gothic cathedral, an atmospheric city center with a fascinating Jewish Museum and even a bath-house dating back to Moorish times. So there's plenty to see and do. All trains arrive at Girona's main station, which is 20 minutes walk from the city center. To reach the main attractions, catch bus number L2 from just outside the main station building or walk north up the Carrer Bonastruc de Porta.