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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 13m. 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 $31, and a bus costs an average of $81.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration Fastest 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m 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 |
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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 Madrid to Girona:
A train is $48 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Girona costing on average $149 (€121).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0972512:50 PM4h22Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:12 PMGirona station$971One-way0 transfers
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0972512:50 PM4h22Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:12 PMGirona station$971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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031634:37 PM4h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:39 PMGirona station$1591One-way1 transfer
Other options
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159106:09 AM6h11Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:20 PMGirona station$1231One-way1 transfer
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030736:09 AM5h59Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:08 PMGirona station$1231One-way1 transfer
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158203:52 PM5h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:20 PMGirona station$1231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM27h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:50 AMGirona, Estació d'Autobusos$2161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM26h51Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:50 AMGirona, Estació d'Autobusos$2431One-way1 transfer
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158203:10 PM6h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:20 PMGirona station$1951One-way1 transfer
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157343:10 PM5h28Madrid Barajas Airport8:38 PMGirona station$1991One-way1 transfer
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031633:10 PM5h29Madrid Barajas Airport8:39 PMGirona station$2001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Girona:
A train is $48 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Girona costing on average $149 (€121).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
- Around 6 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 iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Girona by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Girona by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa to go to Girona by flight.
- 6 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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