How to travel from Girona to Barcelona

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Travel Information between Girona and Barcelona

distanceDistance53 miles (86 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$1 - $18
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $1 (€1) • 38 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $1 (€1) • 38 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSagales or Renfe

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

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from Girona to Barcelona

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

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bus

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

Sagales
08:45AM1h40
Girona
10:25AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Sagales
08:45AM1h40
Girona
10:25AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$191One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Sagales
08:45AM1h40
Girona
10:25AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$191One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Sagales
12:30PM1h40
Girona
02:10PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$191One-way
0 transfers
Sagales
08:45AM2h15
Girona
11:00AMBarcelona
$251One-way
0 transfers
Sagales
03:30PM1h45
Girona
05:15PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$191One-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.

How to get from Girona to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Girona to Barcelona, 98,07% 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 Girona to Barcelona 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.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Girona to Barcelona. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

Buses from Girona to Barcelona

Alsa offers one direct bus from Girona to Barcelona per day with variable morning departure times ranging from around 7:00 a.m. until about 11:00 a.m. depending on the day of the week. The journey time is approximately 2 hours. Buses depart from central Girona and arrive at Barcelona Nord Station. Although there are local buses in Girona the city is heavily pedestrianized and made up of hilly, cobbled streets making exploring on foot the easiest option. Barcelona Nord Bus Station is just over a kilometer from the city center and on Metro line 1 as well as being served by suburban trains, taxis and local buses.

Trains from Girona to Barcelona

High-speed Renfe AVE trains from Girona to Barcelona travel between the two cities up to 19 times a day, with a journey time of less than 1 hour. Departures from Girona Station commence just before 7:00 a.m. and continue until just after 9:00 p.m. The station is just 1 kilometer South West of the city's historical heart and linked to the town by local buses and taxis. Trains arrive at Barcelona Sants Station, a large concourse in the South West of the city. It is part of Barcelona's extensive and efficient public transport network of trams, buses and Metro. The city also has night bus routes while taxis are available at both Girona and Barcelona stations.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Girona to Barcelona

Find the best trip between Girona and Barcelona with Omio's travel partners Renfe, Renfe (13) and AVE! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

    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.

      FAQs: Travel from Girona to Barcelona

      FAQs: Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Girona to Barcelona.
      FAQs

      You can get from Girona to Barcelona 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel between Girona and Barcelona is a train with an average price of $1 (€1).

      This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Barcelona:

      A train is $17 (€15) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $18 (€16) from Girona to Barcelona.

      The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Girona is by train with an average travel time of 38 min.

      Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 40 min of travel time.

      The distance from Girona to Barcelona is approximately 53 miles (86 km).

      The average frequency per day from Girona to Barcelona is:

      • 6 buses a day.
      • 3 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Girona and Barcelona as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Girona to Barcelona:

      • Most travelers take a bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
      • Most travelers take a train from Girona to Barcelona Sants.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Girona to Barcelona:

      • You can travel by bus between Girona and Barcelona with Sagales, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Movelia or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Girona to Barcelona tickets for $16 (€14) on Omio.
      • You can take a train from Girona to Barcelona with Renfe, AVE, Renfe (6), Renfe AVLO, Renfe AVE INT, Renfe (13), Renfe Euromed or Renfe EUROMED. Cheap tickets can be found for $1 (€1) with Renfe (13) from Girona to Barcelona.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Girona to Barcelona with the following travel companies:

      • Direct bus available with Sagales or FlixBus 5 direct buses per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Barcelona from Girona.

      Many of our customers traveling from Girona to Barcelona don't make Barcelona their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Barcelona are Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville or Zaragoza, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Barcelona to any of these top destinations today!
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