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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, while a bus costs an average of $61.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Madrid costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
The journey is about 3h 33m faster (3h 57m by train vs 7h 30m by car) and roughly $110 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 vs $139). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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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060205:44 AM8h58Girona station2:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$951One-way1 transfer
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060205:44 AM8h58Girona station2:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$951One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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062006:41 PM4h01Girona station10:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1981One-way1 transfer
Other options
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060149:39 AM6h58Girona station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$951One-way1 transfer
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060145:44 AM10h53Girona station4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$961One-way1 transfer
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060208:19 AM6h23Girona station2:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM22h05Girona, Estació d'Autobusos2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM27h05Girona, Estació d'Autobusos7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1991One-way2 transfers
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IB4149:39 AM6h36Girona station4:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1641One-way1 transfer
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IB4145:44 AM10h31Girona station4:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
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IB41410:19 AM5h56Girona station4:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Madrid:
A train is $32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Girona to Madrid costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
- Around 39 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
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