There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Girona by train, bus, rideshare or car
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 26m
10€ - 13€
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1h 31m
4€ - 6€
3 alternative options
Bus • 1h 35m
9€ - 16€
Bus via Lloret de Mar • 2h 15m
7€ - 22€
Drive • 1h 8m
10€ - 15€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Girona is to rideshare which costs 4€ - 6€ and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Girona is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs 10€ - 15€.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona Nord and arriving at Salt. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia and arriving at Girona. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Barcelona and Girona is 86 km. The road distance is 103.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Girona without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs 10€ - 13€.
The train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Girona takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Barcelona to Girona bus services, operated by Barcelona Bus, S.L., depart from Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to Girona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Girona is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs 10€ - 13€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9€ - 16€ and takes 1h 35m.
- Distance: 85.7 km
- Duration: 1h 26m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Girona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Girona hourly. Tickets cost 10€ - 13€ and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, Barcelona Bus, S.L. operates a bus from Barcelona Nord to Salt 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 972 35 04 87
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Salt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Barcelona Bus, S.L.
- Phone
- 93 593 13 00
- info@sagales.com
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Barcelona Bus Station North to Girona Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- Sagales
Bus from Lloret de Mar to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 7€
- Website
- Sagales
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Gerona/Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 14€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 937 065 366
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Lloret De Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
- Phone
- +34 937 98 11 00
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Estació del Nord to Lloret de Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 15€
- Website
- Moventis
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Lloret de Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Gérone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Barcelona to Girona bus services, operated by Barcelona Bus, S.L., arrive at Salt station.
Barcelona to Girona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Girona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Girona is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Barcelona to Girona.
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