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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Girona

Showing times and prices for 23 Feb

Cheapest price

£35

Average price

£46

Fastest journey

3 h 53 m

Average duration

4 h 5 m

Trains per day

43

Distance

573 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Girona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Girona will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.

Fast trains

Of the 43 trains that leave Madrid for Girona every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 573 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

AVE03093
09:274h27
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
13:54Girona station
£351One-way
0 changes
iryo06081+Renfe15837
08:228h25
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
16:47Girona station
£401One-way
1 change
AVE03191
18:573h53
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
22:50Girona station
£401One-way
0 changes
iryo06091+Renfe15837
09:227h25
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
16:47Girona station
£411One-way
1 change
iryo06281+Renfe15837
08:507h57
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
16:47Girona station
£411One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Madrid to Girona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, and a coach costs an average of £47.

Distance: 573 km

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£93

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3h 26m

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10h 58m

Average total duration

10h 28m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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Live departures

Madrid to Girona train times

The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Girona trains for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 07:27
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
iryo06281+RenfeAVE03093
On time
07:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5h04
12:54 Girona station		1 change
iryo06281+renfe15837
On time
07:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
7h57
15:47 Girona station		1 change
iryo06281+RenfeAVANT34093
On time
07:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5h04
12:54 Girona station		1 change
iryo06091+renfe15837
On time
08:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
7h25
15:47 Girona station		1 change
iryo06091+RenfeAVE03093
On time
08:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h32
12:54 Girona station		1 change
iryo06091+RenfeAVANT34093
On time
08:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h32
12:54 Girona station		1 change
RenfeAVE03093
On time
08:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h27
12:54 Girona station		0 changesdirect
iryo06011+RenfeAVANT34023
On time
08:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5h44
14:41 Girona station		1 change
iryo06011+renfe15837
On time
08:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h50
15:47 Girona station		1 change
iryo06011+sagalesNormal
On time
08:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h23
15:20 Girona		1 change
RenfeAVE03143
On time
13:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h18
17:45 Girona station		0 changesdirect
iryo06021+RenfeAVANT34153
On time
13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h36
18:18 Girona station		1 change
iryo06021+RenfeAVE03191
On time
13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
8h08
21:50 Girona station		1 change
iryo06021+RenfeEUROMED01152
On time
13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h36
18:18 Girona station		1 change
iryo06151+RenfeAVANT34191
On time
14:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h58
21:50 Girona station		1 change
iryo06151+RenfeAVE03191
On time
14:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h58
21:50 Girona station		1 change
iryo06161+RenfeAVANT34191
On time
15:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h13
21:50 Girona station		1 change
iryo06161+RenfeAVE03191
On time
15:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h13
21:50 Girona station		1 change
iryo06181+RenfeAVANT34191
On time
17:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h18
21:50 Girona station		1 change
iryo06181+RenfeAVE03191
On time
17:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h18
21:50 Girona station		1 change
RenfeAVE03191
On time
17:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h53
21:50 Girona station		0 changesdirect
Monday 23 February
iryo06261+RenfeAVE03073
On time
05:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5h59
11:08 Girona station		1 change
iryo06261+RenfeAVANT34073
On time
05:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5h59
11:08 Girona station		1 change
iryo06261+sagalesNormal05:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h26
11:35 Girona1 change
iryo06071+RenfeAVE03093
On time
06:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
6h32
12:54 Girona station		1 change
iryo06071+RenfeAVE03073
On time
06:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h46
11:08 Girona station		1 change
iryo06071+RenfeAVANT34073
On time
06:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h46
11:08 Girona station		1 change
RenfeAVE03073
On time
06:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4h41
11:08 Girona station		0 changesdirect
iryo06081+RenfeAVE03093
On time
07:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5h32
12:54 Girona station		1 change
iryo06081+renfe15837
On time
07:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
8h25
15:47 Girona station		1 change
iryo06081+RenfeAVANT34093
On time
07:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5h32
12:54 Girona station		1 change

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Why should you book Madrid to Girona trains with Omio?

iryo as well as AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and more offer trains services from Madrid to Girona.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Madrid to Girona.

Why book with Omio vs iryo?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for iryo, but also compare tickets for the likes of AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros or Ouigo to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Girona.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Raileurope?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros or Ouigo to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Girona.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Madrid to Girona.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Madrid to Girona?

The best time to book your train from Madrid to Girona is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Madrid to Girona route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Girona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Madrid to Girona.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Girona

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Trains from Madrid to Girona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 573 km distance in 3h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
573 km
Average train duration
3h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
3h 28m
First train
00:14
Last train
20:05
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo from Madrid to Girona trainsiryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo trains will get you between Madrid and Girona from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

iryo

About
iryo is a new brand from railway operator ILSA operating in Spain since 2022. iryo uses Frecciarossa 1000 trains which are modern, can travel at up to 360km/h and have a minimal environmental impact. iryo’s Frecciarossa trains have different classes, all of which come with free unlimited WiFi, power sockets, toilets and an onboard entertainment portal where you can watch films and TV series. The main classes are: Infinita Class, Singular Café Class, Singular Class, Inicial Class. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way. iryo services also cover Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 31m
Cheapest Price
£65
iryo frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (36x56x26cm) and 1 handbag (36x30x10cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead compartments and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with Mediterranean cuisine, at-seat service in both classes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free. Large dogs need paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about iryo

AVE

About
Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe’s high-speed trains. AVE connects major cities across Spain at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), offering a fast and smooth travel experience. Ticket options include Promo, Promo+, and Flexible fares to suit different budgets, along with discount cards such as the Gold Card and +Renfe Youth 50 Card for eligible travelers. AVE trains feature modern amenities including comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering, making them a convenient and enjoyable way to travel across Spain.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 28m
Cheapest Price
£27
AVE frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. At-seat service in Preferente (First) Class
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone
Learn more about AVE

Renfe AVLO

About
Renfe Avlo is Spain’s low-cost high-speed rail service operated by the national rail company Renfe. Serving routes between major cities such as Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Tarragona, Girona, and Figueres, Avlo trains reach speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All tickets are for Economy Class (“Básica”) with assigned seating and include onboard services such as free Wi-Fi, entertainment via the PlayRenfe app, power sockets, and vending machines. Child tickets are available for ages 0–13, while passengers aged 14 and over require an adult ticket. Each fare includes a backpack and hand luggage (55x35x25 cm, no weight limit), with the option to upgrade for extra baggage. Prices start from as low as €7, making Avlo a budget-friendly way to travel between Spain’s most popular destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 12m
Cheapest Price
£21
Renfe AVLO frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x35x25cm) and 1 personal item (35x30x20cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers under 10kg allowed free. Service animals allowed
Learn more about Renfe AVLO

Renfe Viajeros

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 48m
Cheapest Price
£53
Renfe Viajeros frequency
2 a day

Ouigo

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 29m
Cheapest Price
£30
Ouigo frequency
1 a day


Renfe trains from Madrid to Gerona

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Renfe is Spain's national train operator and connects the country's main points of interest. In addition, Renfe has the largest high-speed network in Europe with AVE and Alvia trains. Other Renfe train types are Altaria, Euromed and Talgo. All Renfe trains are equipped with an on-board bistro, toilets, air conditioning and many of them with Wi-Fi.

At Omio you can easily check the Renfe timetable for your trip and book cheap Renfe tickets from Madrid to Gerona. When booking, you can choose different classes (Tourist, Tourist Plus, Preferred and Club), the seat and the type of ticket you want (Promo, Promo+, Flexible or Round Trip). If you have a Renfe discount card, you can specify it when you buy your ticket at Omio and take advantage of many offers. For information on ticket cancellation, please visit our Help centre.


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FAQs: Madrid to Girona train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Girona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Girona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Madrid to Girona can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train journey from Madrid to Girona covers a distance of 573 km and takes approximately 3h 28m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Madrid to Girona is 573 km.
The first train from Madrid to Girona leaves at 0:14.
The last train from Madrid to Girona departs at 20:05.
Trains from Madrid to Girona run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Madrid to Girona.
Yes, there is a direct train between Madrid and Girona. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
To get from Madrid to Girona, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Madrid to Girona.
The train station in Madrid that goes to Girona is Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and it arrives at Girona station.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Girona is by train, costing approximately £27.
Booking trains from Madrid to Girona in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Madrid to Girona offers a mix of scenic views as it passes through the diverse landscapes of Spain, including rolling hills, picturesque countryside, and charming small towns, providing travellers with a visually engaging experience.
A day trip from Madrid to Girona is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 28m. However, there are 6 train trips available per day covering a distance of 573 km.
In Girona, you can admire the colourful Onyar River Houses and visit the Museum of Cinema. Explore local markets for culinary delights, and enjoy a bike tour through the scenic countryside. Stroll through Parc de la Devesa, Girona's largest urban park. Key sights include the stunning Girona Cathedral, the historic Jewish Quarter, the 12th-century Arab Baths, and the ancient City Walls. Don't miss the Eiffel Bridge for picturesque river views.
Three to four days in Girona is ideal to explore its historic architecture, savour local cuisine, and enjoy nearby natural attractions.
Yes, you can take the train from Madrid to Girona.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Girona

Madrid
Girona
The major train station for departures in Madrid is Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for your trip from Madrid to Girona.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Glorieta Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Passion Food
  • La Barrila
  • Enrique Tomás
  • Pic Nic
  • Foodissimo!
  • PureGusto
  • Burger King
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Hotel
Hotel
  • 60 Balconies Urban Stay
  • Only YOU Hotel Atocha
  • SLEEP’N Atocha
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • On the ground floor of the main concourse.
Public transport options for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
  • Metro lines: 1
  • Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
  • Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10

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