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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona 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 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Barcelona to Girona:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Girona costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Girona
How to get from Barcelona to Girona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Girona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal5:30 PM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:20 PMGirona$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal5:30 PM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:20 PMGirona$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal10:45 AM1h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:00 PMGirona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal2:30 PM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:20 PMGirona$211One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:45 AM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:35 PMGirona$211One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:30 PM1h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:45 PMGirona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
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How to travel from Barcelona to Girona?
Enjoy the sightseeing opportunities of both Barcelona and Girona by traveling the short distance between them by either bus or train. The most cost-effective, as well as the fastest way, to travel from Barcelona to Girona is by train. Routes operated by the Spanish-owned provider Renfe with journey times that start at just 40 minutes on high-speed Avant trains. Regional trains make more stops and can more than two hours. Bus routes are operated by ALSA and Sagales and take between 1.5 and 3 hours. Trains depart at regular intervals throughout the day while there are up to 12 bus departures every day of the week.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Girona?
There is little price difference whether traveling by train or bus from Barcelona to Girona if high-speed Avant train tickets are chosen. Taking slower regional trains, however, is a good way to save money. Find the cheapest tickets on bus travel by being flexible about the date and time of departure. All trains including the high-speed Avant are operated by Renfe and take from 40 minutes to a little over two hours. Trains depart from Barcelona Sants Station and terminate at Girona Station. Bus services are operated by Sagales and ALSA with journey times that vary from 1.5 to 3 hours. Bus departures are from Barcelona Nord, Barcelona Bus Station or Terminal 2 at Barcelona Airport. All arrivals are at Girona Bus Station.
What is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Girona?
The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Girona is to book the high-speed Avant train operated by Renfe. This departs from Barcelona Sants Station up to 15 times a day, seven days a week, and takes just under 40 minutes to complete the journey. Barcelona Sants Station is located to the southwest of the city center to which it is linked by local buses or Metro trains. Girona Station is in the heart of the city and just a few minutes on foot from attractions such as the cathedral and the Banys Arabs or Arabic Baths.
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Travel from Barcelona to Girona by bus
Bus services from Barcelona to Girona are run mainly by Sagales with a few routes operated by ALSA. Both are Spanish-owned transport providers. There are up to a dozen departures every day of the week with journey times that range from 1.5 hours to just under 3 hours. These start in the early morning and continue until late at night. There are three departure points across the city, Barcelona Nord, Barcelona Bus Station and outside Terminal 2 at Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Both the Bus Station and Terminal 2 at the airport have a range of passenger facilities such as car hire desks, toilets, ATMs, WiFi and a choice of places to eat and drink. Girona Bus Station is centrally located in the city and is just a short walk from the train station. Facilities at or near the bus station include bathrooms, ATMs, left baggage storage, stores and cafes.
Travel from Barcelona to Girona by train
From early morning until mid-evening, there are up to four train departures an hour from Barcelona to Girona. 15 of these are high-speed services on Avant trains which speed between the two cities in just 40 minutes. Other departures can take up to 2 hours and 15 minutes. All routes are operated by Renfe, Spain's main train travel provider. While the schedule for Avant trains operates seven days a week, the service for slower regional routes is slightly reduced on Sundays. Located southwest of the city center, Barcelona Sants Station is linked to the city's transport network of Metro and suburban trains as well as local buses. The station has a full range of services including car parking, car hire desks, WiFi, bathrooms, tourist information, stores, cafes and restaurants. Girona Station is located in the heart of the city and within an easy walk of tourist attractions, shops and hotels. Among the facilities at Girona Station are car parking, car rental desks, bathrooms, ATMs, baggage storage, restaurants, cafes and stores.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Girona:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Girona costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Girona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Girona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Girona.
- Travel with Sagales, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, SARFA S.L., Moventis to go to Girona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe EUROMED, Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe Viajeros to go to Girona by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Sagales, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe EUROMED, Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe Viajeros.
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