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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 31 trains that leave Girona Costa Brava Airport for Barcelona on Sat, Aug 22, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 22 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Sat, Aug 22 the slowest trains will take 59 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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15860Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 1m by train vs 1h 14m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $19 (€16)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe MD, Renfe.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona trains for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15774 | 7:55 AM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h04 | 8:59 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15852 | 8:15 AM Fornells de la Selva station | 1h09 | 9:24 AM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15852 | 8:19 AM Riudellots | 1h05 | 9:24 AM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15852 | 8:24 AM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 9:24 AM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15778 | On time 9:00 AM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 9:59 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15854 | On time 9:45 AM Fornells de la Selva station | 1h09 | 10:54 AM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15854 | On time 9:49 AM Riudellots | 1h05 | 10:54 AM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15854 | On time 9:54 AM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 10:54 AM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15780 | 10:30 AM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 11:29 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15856 | 11:15 AM Fornells de la Selva station | 1h09 | 12:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15856 | 11:19 AM Riudellots | 1h05 | 12:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15856 | 11:24 AM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 12:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15860 | 12:30 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 1:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15862 | 1:45 PM Fornells de la Selva station | 1h09 | 2:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15862 | 1:49 PM Riudellots | 1h05 | 2:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15862 | 1:54 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 2:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15864 | 2:30 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15782 | 3:00 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 3:59 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15866 | 3:45 PM Fornells de la Selva station | 1h09 | 4:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15866 | 3:49 PM Riudellots | 1h05 | 4:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15866 | 3:54 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 4:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15868 | 4:30 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 5:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15710 | 5:00 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 5:59 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15870 | 5:15 PM Fornells de la Selva station | 1h09 | 6:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15870 | 5:19 PM Riudellots | 1h05 | 6:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15870 | 5:24 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 6:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15784 | 6:00 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 6:59 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15874 | 6:30 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 7:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15876 | 6:45 PM Fornells de la Selva station | 1h09 | 7:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15876 | 6:49 PM Riudellots | 1h05 | 7:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15876 | 6:54 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 7:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15786 | 7:30 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 8:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15882 | 8:15 PM Fornells de la Selva station | 1h09 | 9:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15882 | 8:19 PM Riudellots | 1h05 | 9:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15882 | 8:24 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h00 | 9:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15788 | 9:10 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 10:09 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15886 | 9:30 PM Caldes de Malavella station | 0h59 | 10:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 22 | |||||
15772 | 6:39 AM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h04 | 7:43 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15850 | 7:25 AM Caldes de Malavella station | 1h04 | 8:29 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 18:20. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 6:20 AM |
Last train 6:20 PM |
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Mixed seafood and rice cooked in a rich broth, often finished in the pan. A beloved coastal dish tied to Catalonia’s Mediterranean fishing tradition.
A Catalan custard dessert with citrus and cinnamon, topped with a caramelized sugar crust. It is one of the region’s most classic sweets.
Acclaimed fine dining restaurant serving inventive Catalan tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
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Moderate for Western Europe; lodging in central areas is costly, but tapas, menu del día, and public transport are fairly priced for tourists.
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona trains use the Girona to Barcelona Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona El Clot Aragó. Use this guide to compare Girona Costa Brava Airport and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
Barcelona El Clot Aragó is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Clot Aragó has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó.
ATMs are available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó.
Available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Clot Aragó.
Sant Adreu Comtal is 5 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Sant Adreu Comtal has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sant Adreu Comtal.
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