How to travel from Barcelona to Girona

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Travel Information between Barcelona and Girona

distanceDistance53 miles (86 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$8 - $18
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 38 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 38 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSagales or Renfe

Travel 53 miles (86 km) by train or bus between Barcelona and Girona. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Sagales or Renfe among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Barcelona to Girona.

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from Barcelona to Girona

How to get from Barcelona to Girona by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Girona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AVE03073
10:54AM0h38
Barcelona Sants
11:32AMGirona station
$171One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
AVE03191
09:44PM0h41
Barcelona Sants
10:25PMGirona station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
AVE03073
10:54AM0h38
Barcelona Sants
11:32AMGirona station
$171One-way
0 transfers
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Renfe Avant34073
10:54AM0h38
Barcelona Sants
11:32AMGirona station
$211One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Avant08297
09:34AM0h41
Barcelona Sants
10:15AMGirona station
$211One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Avant34093
12:49PM0h41
Barcelona Sants
01:30PMGirona station
$211One-way
0 transfers
SagalesNormal
10:45AM1h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:35PMGirona
$211One-way
0 transfers
SagalesNormal
02:30PM1h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
04:20PMGirona
$211One-way
0 transfers
SagalesNormal
05:30PM1h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
07:20PMGirona
$211One-way
0 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.

How to get from Barcelona to Girona

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Barcelona to Girona, 98,72% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Barcelona to Girona and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Travel to Girona from Barcelona on Renfe, Renfe (13) and Renfe AVLO travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Renfe is Spain’s national travel company operating freight and passenger travel on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Barcelona to Girona trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of travel with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE travel run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia travel combine high-speed and normal speed travel serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant travel serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night travel routes.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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