- 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malgrat de Mar to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 47m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.22 (€0.18). The journey takes 47m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Malgrat de Mar to Girona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:18, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 7:18 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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.
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Girona Airport -> Plaça del Vi, Girona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malgrat de Mar to Girona 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 Girona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Malgrat de Mar to Girona trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Girona station pair. Use this guide to compare Malgrat de Mar and Girona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Girona 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, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Occi, River Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Girona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Girona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Girona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Girona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Carlemany Girona, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Girona, Hotel Gran Ultonia.
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