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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 €92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 45m. 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 €92, while a bus costs an average of €110.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€92 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price | €113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Madrid to Girona:
A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Girona costing on average €110.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Tickets start at around €92 compared to roughly €113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 7h 15m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal9:57 AM6h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:20 PMGirona€531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 06011+Normal9:57 AM6h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:20 PMGirona€531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 06081+Normal8:22 AM5h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:45 PMGirona€581One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 06261+Normal6:09 AM6h26Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:35 PMGirona€531One-way1 transfer
- 06281+Normal8:50 AM7h30Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:20 PMGirona€531One-way1 transfer
- 06111+Normal11:22 AM7h58Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:20 PMGirona€531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM27h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:50 AMGirona, Estació d'Autobusos€1151One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM26h51Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:50 AMGirona, Estació d'Autobusos€1441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Girona:
A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Girona costing on average €110.
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Girona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Girona, Estació d'Autobusos.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Girona by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa to go to Girona by flight.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Girona by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
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