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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Girona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a bus costs an average of $86.
Distance: 466 miles (750 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $358 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 25m Average total duration 16h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration Fastest 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Zurich to Girona:
A train is $47 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Girona costing on average $86 (€70).
A train is $135 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Girona costing on average $173 (€142).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 17h 25m.
Tickets start at around $86 (€70) compared to roughly $358 (€292) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $272 (€222). The journey takes 16h 55m versus 9h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Girona
How to get from Zurich to Girona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Girona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM28h00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:25 AMGirona, Estació d'Autobusos$1001One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM28h00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:25 AMGirona, Estació d'Autobusos$1001One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LX1952+
340737:10 AM4h58Zurich Airport12:08 PMGirona station$1561One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM32h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:40 PMGirona, Estació d'Autobusos$1221One-way2 transfers
VY6247+
159189:30 AM7h17Zurich Airport4:47 PMGirona station$1251One-way1 transfer
VY6247+
158149:30 AM6h35Zurich Airport4:05 PMGirona station$1281One-way1 transfer
VY6247+
340239:30 AM6h11Zurich Airport3:41 PMGirona station$1351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Girona:
A train is $47 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Girona costing on average $86 (€70).
A train is $135 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Girona costing on average $173 (€142).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 17h 25m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Girona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Girona Costa Brava Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Girona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Girona, Estació d'Autobusos.
- Travel with Alsa, Twiliner, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Girona by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Girona by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Ryanair to go to Girona by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, Twiliner, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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