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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 on Sep 16
$11
Average ticket price on Sep 16
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 16
39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 16
39 m
Trains on Sep 16
40
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Girona 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 to Barcelona will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Wed, Sep 16, we found 40 trains from Girona to Barcelona, including 40 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 16 the direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Wed, Sep 16 the slowest trains will take 39 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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34182Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Girona to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Girona to Barcelona:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Barcelona costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 28m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (47m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe EUROMED, Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Girona to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15778 | 8:49 AM Girona station | 1h10 | 9:59 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15854 | 9:39 AM Girona station | 1h15 | 10:54 AM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15780 | On time 10:19 AM Girona station | 1h10 | 11:29 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15856 | 11:09 AM Girona station | 1h15 | 12:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
08316 | On time 11:48 AM Girona station | 0h41 | 12:29 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15860 | 12:19 PM Girona station | 1h10 | 1:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
08336 | 1:26 PM Girona station | 0h42 | 2:08 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15862 | 1:39 PM Girona station | 1h15 | 2:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15864 | 2:19 PM Girona station | 1h11 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15782 | 2:49 PM Girona station | 1h10 | 3:59 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
34262 | 3:11 PM Girona station | 0h39 | 3:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
03162 | On time 3:11 PM Girona station | 0h39 | 3:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15866 | 3:39 PM Girona station | 1h15 | 4:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15868 | 4:19 PM Girona station | 1h10 | 5:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
34712 | 4:58 PM Girona station | 0h42 | 5:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15870 | 5:09 PM Girona station | 1h15 | 6:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
34182 | 5:20 PM Girona station | 0h39 | 5:59 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15784 | 5:49 PM Girona station | 1h10 | 6:59 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
03192 | 5:51 PM Girona station | 0h39 | 6:30 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34192 | 5:51 PM Girona station | 0h39 | 6:30 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15874 | 6:19 PM Girona station | 1h10 | 7:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15876 | 6:39 PM Girona station | 1h15 | 7:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
09742 | 6:41 PM Girona station | 0h42 | 7:23 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15786 | 7:19 PM Girona station | 1h10 | 8:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
08396 | 7:27 PM Girona station | 0h49 | 8:16 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34292 | 7:52 PM Girona station | 0h41 | 8:33 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15882 | 8:09 PM Girona station | 1h15 | 9:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
15788 | 8:59 PM Girona station | 1h10 | 10:09 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15886 | 9:19 PM Girona station | 1h10 | 10:29 PM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, September 16 | |||||
03302 | 5:44 AM Girona station | 0h41 | 6:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
34302 | 5:44 AM Girona station | 0h41 | 6:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15770 | 6:14 AM Girona station | 1h15 | 7:29 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15772 | 6:27 AM Girona station | 1h16 | 7:43 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
03662 | 6:34 AM Girona station | 0h41 | 7:15 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15850 | 7:14 AM Girona station | 1h15 | 8:29 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
15774 | 7:44 AM Girona station | 1h15 | 8:59 AM Barcelona El Clot Aragó | 0 transfersDirect | |
34092 | 8:09 AM Girona station | 0h41 | 8:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
15852 | 8:09 AM Girona station | 1h15 | 9:24 AM Sant Adreu Comtal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Girona to Barcelona run on average 20 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 5:44 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
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Barcelona’s most famous boulevard connects Plaça de Catalunya to the waterfront, lined with performers, kiosks, and historic buildings.
This medieval district rewards slow wandering with narrow lanes, hidden squares, Roman traces, and some of the city’s richest atmosphere.
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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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Historic market bar famed for seafood tapas, fried fish, and a lively counter atmosphere inside Mercat de La Boqueria.
Moderate for Western Europe; lodging in central areas is costly, but tapas, menu del día, and public transport are fairly priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service; small change for cafes; taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up.
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