There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Girona by train (Renfe), bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain Ave
4h 31m€90–190Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Gérone677.7 km
7h 58m€41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Gironatrain R11
9h 58m€66–115Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, 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
4h 1m€58–187Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Girona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 14m€65–120Drive 676.4 km
- Drive from Madrid to Gironacar 676.4 km
6h 52m€108–156Fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane MAD - GRO
9h 12m€133–326
Madrid to Girona by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Girona is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Girona is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs €55 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Girona - Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Girona. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Madrid and Girona is 721 km. The road distance is 676.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Girona without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €90 - €190.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Girona takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Girona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Girona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Girona is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Girona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Girona hourly. Tickets cost €100–190 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Girona - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 11h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Gérone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Girona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Girona - Bus Station.
Madrid to Girona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Girona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Girona is 676 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Madrid to Girona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Girona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.