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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Girona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $299.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $299 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Madrid to Girona
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Girona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Girona:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Girona costing on average $52 (€44).
A train is $267 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Girona costing on average $299 (€251).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
The journey is about 2h 58m faster (3h 58m by train vs 6h 56m by car) and roughly $104 (€87) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€27) vs $136 (€114)). 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 Madrid to Girona
How to get from Madrid to Girona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Girona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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343092:00 PM 9h44 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 11:44 PM Girona station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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2:00 PM 9h44 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 11:44 PM Girona station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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7:29 PM 4h15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 11:44 PM Girona station $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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6:19 PM 5h25 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 11:44 PM Girona station $72 1 One-way 1 transfer - 06381+
Normal6:19 PM 6h31 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 12:50 AM Girona $78 1 One-way 1 transfer - 06161+
157364:37 PM 4h58 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:35 PM Girona station $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:00 PM 9h44 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 11:44 PM Girona station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal+34309
1:00 PM 10h44 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 11:44 PM Girona station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal+34309
1:00 PM 10h44 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 11:44 PM Girona station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
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158203:15 PM 5h32 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:47 PM Girona station $202 1 One-way 1 transfer- UX7703+15736
3:15 PM 6h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:35 PM Girona station $206 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX7703+15702
3:15 PM 7h58 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:13 PM Girona station $206 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Girona:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Girona costing on average $52 (€44).
A train is $267 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Girona costing on average $299 (€251).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Girona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Girona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Girona.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Girona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa to go to Girona by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Girona by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
- 7 direct flights per day with Vueling, Air Europa.
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