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Compare train and bus for Girona to Barcelona
Omio 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 CHF 18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. 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 CHF 18, while a bus costs an average of CHF 22.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 18 Average price Cheapest | CHF 22 Average price | CHF 18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Girona to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Girona to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Barcelona:
A train is CHF 5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Barcelona costing on average CHF 22.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (49m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 18 compared to roughly CHF 18 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Girona to Barcelona
How to get from Girona to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Girona to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1585611:09 AM 1h15 Girona station 12:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1585611:09 AM 1h15 Girona station 12:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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031925:51 PM 0h39 Girona station 6:30 PM Barcelona Sants CHF 13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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158528:09 AM 1h15 Girona station 9:24 AM Sant Adreu Comtal CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
158828:09 PM 1h15 Girona station 9:24 PM Sant Adreu Comtal CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
158766:39 PM 1h15 Girona station 7:54 PM Sant Adreu Comtal CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM 1h40 Girona 2:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal8:45 AM 1h40 Girona 10:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM 1h45 Girona 5:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Travel from Girona to Barcelona: Journey Details
There are numerous options for travelers in Spain journeying from Girona to Barcelona. Trains from Girona to Barcelona only take 40 minutes while buses take around 1.5 hours. Girona and Barcelona are just over 100 kilometers apart so it's not possible to make the journey by airplane.
Return trips from Barcelona to Girona are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Barcelona:
A train is CHF 5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Barcelona costing on average CHF 22.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Girona and Barcelona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Girona station and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Sagales, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Sagales, Infobus.
- 23 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe, Renfe EUROMED, Renfe AVLO.
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