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Compare train and bus for Girona to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Girona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $82.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Madrid:
A train is $99 (€81) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Madrid costing on average $181 (€148).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Girona to Madrid
How to get from Girona to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Girona to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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060148:45 AM7h52Girona4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1211One-way1 transfer
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060148:45 AM7h52Girona4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1211One-way1 transfer
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062005:10 PM5h32Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses10:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1661One-way1 transfer
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061107:50 AM5h59Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses1:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1221One-way1 transfer
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061107:05 AM6h44Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses1:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1221One-way1 transfer
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0601410:25 AM6h12Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM22h05Girona, Estació d'Autobusos2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Madrid:
A train is $99 (€81) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Madrid costing on average $181 (€148).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Girona and Madrid 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
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