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Compare train and bus for Bilbao to Girona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $240.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $240 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 13m Average total duration 13h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bilbao to Girona
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Girona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Girona:
A train is $67 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Girona costing on average $93.
A train is $214 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Girona costing on average $240.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 13m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $104. The journey takes 7h 43m versus 6h 32m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Girona
How to get from Bilbao to Girona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Girona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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343093:02 PM 8h42 Bilbao-Abando 11:44 PM Girona station $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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343093:02 PM 8h42 Bilbao-Abando 11:44 PM Girona station $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY1467+
157282:35 PM 5h00 Bilbao Airport 7:35 PM Girona station $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 AM 22h20 Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea 2:50 AM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos $103 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1467+
158202:35 PM 6h12 Bilbao Airport 8:47 PM Girona station $114 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1467+
157322:35 PM 5h32 Bilbao Airport 8:07 PM Girona station $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1465+
1591811:35 AM 5h12 Bilbao Airport 4:47 PM Girona station $132 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Girona:
A train is $67 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Girona costing on average $93.
A train is $214 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Girona costing on average $240.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Bus takes on average 14h 13m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Girona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Girona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Girona, Estació d'Autobusos.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Girona by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Girona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Girona by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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