How to travel from Bilbao to Girona, Spain

The distance between Bilbao and Girona is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bilbao to Girona by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GironaBilbao if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Girona.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to Girona.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Carcassonne and then to Gerona/Girona.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Girona.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance678km (421 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bilbao and Girona

There are several options for getting from Bilbao to Girona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Bilbao and Girona is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Bilbao and Girona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bilbao to Girona is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Bilbao and Girona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bilbao and Girona. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bilbao to Girona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zaragoza-Delicias. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Bilbao and Girona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bilbao and Girona. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bilbao to Girona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Carcassonne. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Bilbao and Girona. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bilbao to Girona. We recommend that you fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Girona. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Girona is Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Girona. Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bilbao and Girona. The distance is around 678km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bilbao to Girona is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

How do I get from Bilbao to Girona

Compare travel optionsbetween Bilbao and Girona

Transport options from Bilbao to Girona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€90($90)
4 times a day594km (369 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
€120($120)
4 times a day753km (468 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€84($84)
once daily744km (462 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€83($83)
twice daily769km (478 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€80($80)
on demand678km (421 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bilbao and Girona

Bus companies

Airports near Girona

The following major airports near Girona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Girona
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Girona
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Girona