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Taking the train from Barcelona to Gerona

The average train time from Barcelona to Gerona is 1h 5m, although it can take 38m on the fastest AVE services. There are around 21 trains connecting Barcelona to Gerona every day, most of which are direct, so you won’t have to worry about changing trains.

Reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on this 53-mile (85 km) route, the high-speed AVE train operated by Renfe will take you from one city centre to another in no time. What’s more, you’ll travel in great comfort on this modern air-conditioned train with power sockets, free WiFi, and a food and drinks carriage on board. Upgrade to First Class and you’ll get ultra-wide seats and gourmet food options too.

Want to learn more about travelling from Barcelona to Gerona? Start your search for tickets in our Journey Planner at the top of the page or keep reading for train times, FAQs about the journey and tips on how to find cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Gerona.

Barcelona to Girona by train

It takes an average of 59m to travel from Barcelona to Girona by train, over a distance of around 53 miles (85 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Barcelona to Girona and tickets for this journey start from £5.84 when you book in advance.

First train

05:56

Last train

21:46

Departure station

Barcelona

Arrival station

Girona

Journey time

From 38m

Distance

53 miles (85 km)

Frequency

24 trains per day

Changes

Direct trains available

Price

From £5.84

Train and bus operators

Sagalés, Renfe

FAQs about the train journey from Barcelona to Girona

Want to know more about your journey from Barcelona to Girona? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I get from Barcelona to Girona?

You can travel from Barcelona to Girona by train in about 59 minutes. With around 24 trains running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Barcelona to Girona?

On average, the train journey from Barcelona to Girona takes around 59 minutes, with 24 trains per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

How much is the train from Barcelona to Girona?

Train tickets from Barcelona to Girona start from as little as £5.84, depending on the time of booking, class of service and type of train. Booking in advance often results in cheaper prices.

Can you take a high-speed train from Barcelona to Girona?

Yes, you can travel on a high-speed train between Barcelona and Girona. The fastest journeys can take 38 minutes on AVE trains. High-speed trains often offer more comfort, different classes and services on board: check out the classes and onboard services available!

Barcelona to Girona train times

Check out the next trains departing from Barcelona to Girona for Tuesday 31st December 2024. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
10:1611:471h 31m, direct
10:4612:051h 19m, direct
11:4512:2338m, direct
11:4613:081h 22m, direct
12:1613:471h 31m, direct
13:5014:2939m, direct
14:5015:2838m, direct
15:3416:1339m, direct
16:0516:4439m, direct
16:3017:1242m, direct

AVE, Renfe, Avant and Euromed trains from Barcelona to Girona

You can travel from Barcelona to Girona on AVE, Renfe, Avant and Euromed trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

AVE is Renfe's flagship high-speed service, with trains capable of reaching up to 193 mph (310 km/h). It’s one of the fastest trains in Europe and connects the main cities of Spain. Most AVE trains offer two comfort classes – Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class equivalent, with 1-1 configuration, ultra-wide seats, gourmet food and drink and lounge access). All AVE trains have air conditioning, power sockets, free WiFi and a buffet carriage serving a selection of food and drinks. There are three fares for AVE services: the cheapest but least flexible Básico fare, the Elige fare (slightly pricier but more flexible), and the Premium fare for seats in Confort Class.

Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.

Able to reach speeds of at 155 mph (250 km/h), Avant trains operate short and medium distance high-speed services. These trains are intended to cover journeys within the same autonomous community or in two neighbouring communities. For this reason, trains generally don’t offer catering services and travel less than 125 miles (200 km). They have two types of comfort classes – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class).

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Euromed is Renfe's high-speed service that travels along the Mediterranean coast. Able to travel at 155 mph (250 km/h), Euromed trains run on the Barcelona – Tarragona – Castellón – Valencia – Alicante route - also known as the "Mediterranean Corridor". With a frequency of up to 12 daily trips between these cities, Euromed trains offer two classes on board – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). Designed by Talgo, the trains that run between Barcelona and Alicante offer 63 seats in Preferente and 236 in Turista, with 11 carriages (including a food carriage) and two locomotives, which allows them to travel in both directions.

AVE, Avlo and Avant classes from Barcelona to Girona

Compare the different travel classes offered by AVE, Avlo and Avant when travelling from Barcelona to Girona.

Onboard services on AVE, Avlo and Avant

Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Barcelona to Girona.

LuggageLuggageLuggage

With AVE, you can travel with up to 3 pieces of luggage that do not exceed 290 cm and 25 kg. In total, the maximum measurements of each piece of luggage are 85 x 55 x 35 cm. Musical instruments also count as hand luggage as long as they do not exceed the dimensions 30 x 120 x 38 cm and are stored in a case.

RestaurantRestaurantFood and drink

If you’d like to stretch your legs and grab a coffee during your journey, AVE trains have an onboard bar carriage serving drinks and snacks. If you’d prefer to stay in your seat, AVE staff sell food and drinks from a trolley that will pass through the train during the journey.

WiFiWiFiEntertainment

On AVE trains, you can take advantage of PlayRenfe – their free WiFi and entertainment service. Giving you access to exclusive content and fast connection speeds, PlayRenfe can be downloaded from the app store on your phone. Once you’re connected, you can access the PlayRenfe portal, where you’ll find exclusive live sport, news, films and TV series.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerTravel with children

Children under 3 years old travel for free with AVE, as long as they do not occupy a seat and have their free child ticket. Children from 3 to 14 years old can take advantage of a 40% discount on ticket prices.

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On all AVE trains, each passenger can take one bicycle or scooter on board, as long as it’s folded and carried inside a case. Also, the pedals must be removed and handlebars turned 90 degrees. Lastly, if the sum of the dimensions of the case is less than 180cm, it is considered as hand luggage. However, if it’s bigger, it will be considered as special luggage (max dimensions 120 x 90 x 40 cm).

PetPetPets

With AVE, you can travel with a pet as long as it weighs no more than 10 kg and travels inside a cage or carrier (60 x 35 x 35 cm). Your pet must have their own pet ticket, unless you’re travelling with a Premium ticket, in which case the pet ticket is free. Guide and assistance dogs travel for free.

WheelchairWheelchairSpecial Assistance

AVE offer a free assistance and care service for people with reduced mobility. To request the service, passengers should contact AVE directly.

LuggageLuggageLuggage

If you are travelling with a Básica ticket on an Avlo train, you can travel with 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 suitcase. Both pieces of luggage are not subject to a weight limit, but the hand luggage cannot exceed 27 x 36 x 25 cm and the suitcase cannot exceed 55 x 35 x 25cm in dimensions. If you’d like to add 1 extra piece of luggage, you’ll need to pay a fee of €10 if you buy at the time of purchase and €30 if you get it at the station.

RestaurantRestaurantFood and drink

On Avlo trains, there is no onboard dining service. However, you will find a vending machine, serving a diverse variety of hot and cold drinks and snacks. Please note that the vending machine only accepts card payment.

WiFiWiFiEntertainment

If you’re travelling with Avlo, you can enjoy free WiFi through the PlayRenfe platform. As soon as you’re connected you can enjoy films, television shows, newspapers and much more.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerTravel with children

Children under 3 years old travel for free with Avlo, as long as they do not occupy a seat. Children under 14 travel for €5 (maximum of 2 child tickets per adult).

ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeBikes

Only folding bikes and scooters are allowed on board Avlo trains, as long as they do not exceed the dimensions permitted for suitcases – 55 x 35 x 25cm.

PetPetPets

You can travel with your pet for only €10, provided that you have a small pet, such as a dog, cat, ferret or bird (not poultry). Your pet must not weigh more than 10 kg and must travel inside a cage or carrier, which must not exceed dimensions of 60 x 35 x 35 cm.

Please note there is a maximum of 1 pet per person and all pets must always travel with their own pet ticket and not take up a seat. Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on the train free of charge.

WheelchairWheelchairSpecial Assistance

With Avlo, passengers with reduced mobility can request the assistance service. For more information, contact Avlo directly.

LuggageLuggageLuggage

With Avant, you can take up to 3 pieces of luggage, as long as they do not exceed 290 cm and 25 kg in total. On Avant trains, pushchairs and instruments smaller than 30 x 120 x 38 cm are also considered hand luggage.

RestaurantRestaurantFood and drink

If you’d like to stretch your legs, most Avant trains have a café carriage, and in case you’d prefer to stay in your seat, a mobile bar service.

WiFiWiFiEntertainment

Avant trains do not offer Wi-Fi, but you can watch the films or documentaries that are broadcast in each carriage.

ChildPassengerChildPassengerTravel with children

Children up to 3 years old travel for free as long as they don’t occupy a seat, but they will need a free child ticket. Children between 3 and 14 years old have a 40% discount on the general price.

ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeBikes

You can take your bike or skateboard if it is folded, travels inside a cover and is less than 180 cm in total. If the dimensions exceed 180 cm, it will be considered special luggage and must travel with the pedals removed, the handlebars turned 90 degrees and dimensions less than 120 x 90 x 40 cm.

PetPetPets

Your pet can accompany you as long as it weighs less than 10 kg, travels with a pet ticket, doesn’t occupy a seat and is inside a carrier (max dimensions 60 x 35 x 35 cm). The ticket price is 25% of the standard ticket price, except in first class, which will be free.

WheelchairWheelchairSpecial Assistance

Avant has an assistance service for people with reduced mobility or disabilities, to request it contact Avant directly.

Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Girona

The price of train tickets from Barcelona to Girona starts at £5.84 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Barcelona to Girona by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Tips and tricks from our Trainline team

We love helping our customers find inspiration for their next train journey. Discover some travel stories written based on our employees' experiences.

Barcelona to Girona in 38 minutes

Separated by approximately 100 kilometres, the cities of Barcelona and Girona are surely the most beautiful and vibrant in Catalonia.

Thanks to the train, the trip from Barcelona to Girona lasts only 38 minutes. And, if you take any of the 25 daily AVE, Avant or Media Distancia services from Renfe, you will leave Barcelona Sants station and, before you know it, arrive in the centre of Girona.

Barcelona Sants station

Full of information posters written in 3 languages ​​- Spanish, Catalan and English - Sants station is easy and intuitive to navigate for national and international travellers arriving in Barcelona by train.

It has 14 platforms: 6 for high-speed trains and 8 for conventional trains and the Rodalíes-Renfe regional service.

After passing a simple security check, I waited on the high-speed platform for my train.

I travelled in mid-July and the heat was suffocating in Barcelona. I was surprised that Barcelona Sants station was so hot; I expected air conditioning. Luckily there are numerous bars and cafes in the station where you can grab a cold drink before boarding the train.

The Avant service

I hopped on the train and looked for my seat, located in carriage 7. As always, I chose a seat next to the window and in the direction of travel. The carriages are modern and different from those I've seen so far in Spain. The seats, thinner than those of other Avant trains, offer plenty of legroom and have armrests and footrests, a folding table, plugs for charging electronic devices and window blinds. In addition, they have a small hanger next to the window to hang jackets and luggage storage on the top where you can leave hand luggage.

If you’re travelling with a large suitcase, you can leave them in the spaces reserved for big luggage at the end of the carriage, by the toilets.

The trip was very short and pleasant and although it was late, the car was practically full. We were sitting between two silent cars, where making excessive amounts of noise and making calls is prohibited.

After a short ride on the train, I bought a bottle of water from the cafeteria carriage to combat the Barcelona heat. Over the public address system, they announced the imminent arrival at the Girona station. I quickly returned to my seat and got off the train.

If you need more information about what to visit and do in Girona, head to our Trains to Girona page.

 

Origin: Barcelona Sants

Destination: Girona

Stops: -

Departure time: 9:40 p.m.

Arrival time: 10.40 p.m.

Service: Renfe Avant

Train: Avant 31191

Maximum speed: 300 km / h

Class: Tourist

Car: 7

Seat: 6A

 

About Jaime Campoamor

Jaime, a former Trainline employee, chose to share their experience of the journey between Barcelona and Girona.

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