There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Empuriabrava by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain Ave
- Take the train from Girona to Figuerastrain Re / ...
6h 56m€97–196Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Girona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Girona to Figuerastrain Re / ...
13h 39m€62–106Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Empuriabravabus 3
12h 19m€82–117Drive 708.9 km
- Drive from Madrid to Empuriabravacar 708.9 km
7h 20m€115–167Fly, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Figuerastrain
6h 25m€64–197Train via Barcelona
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Figuerastrain Re / ...
7h 5m€71–183
Madrid to Empuriabrava by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Empuriabrava is to bus and train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Empuriabrava is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €60 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Empuriabrava. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Empuriabrava - Oficina de Turisme via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Empuriabrava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Empuriabrava. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Figueras via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Madrid and Empuriabrava is 781 km. The road distance is 708.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Empuriabrava without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €95 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Madrid to Empuriabrava, including transfers.
Madrid to Empuriabrava bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Empuriabrava train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Empuriabrava is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Empuriabrava, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Empuriabrava - Oficina de Turisme via Girona, Figueras, and Figueres in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Empuriabrava - Oficina de Turisme via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Empuriabrava in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Empuriabrava bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Empuriabrava train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Girona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Empuriabrava is 709 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Madrid to Empuriabrava.
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