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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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 $43, and a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 $104 (€83) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Madrid costing on average $201 (€160).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
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.
033025:44 AM4h08Girona station9:52 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$631One-way0 transfers
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033025:44 AM4h08Girona station9:52 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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062006:41 PM4h01Girona station10:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1211One-way1 transfer
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0601411:48 AM4h49Girona station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$781One-way1 transfer
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061106:34 AM7h15Girona station1:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$701One-way1 transfer
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061108:30 AM5h19Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses1:49 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM22h05Girona, Estació d'Autobusos2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1831One-way1 transfer
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UX77066:34 AM6h46Girona station1:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1231One-way1 transfer
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UX77065:44 AM7h36Girona station1:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1221One-way1 transfer
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UX77066:34 AM6h46Girona station1:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Madrid:
A train is $104 (€83) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Madrid costing on average $201 (€160).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Sagales to go to Madrid by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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