How to travel from Girona to Ciudad Real, Spain

The distance between Girona and Ciudad Real is around 785km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Girona to Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad RealGirona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train via Barcelona-Sants

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Ciudad Real-Central.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia then Tomelloso and then to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Ciudad Real.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance785km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Girona and Ciudad Real

There are several options for getting from Girona to Ciudad Real by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Girona and Ciudad Real is around 785km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Girona and Ciudad Real by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Girona to Ciudad Real is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Girona and Ciudad Real, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Girona and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Girona to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Girona and Ciudad Real. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Girona and Ciudad Real. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Girona to Ciudad Real. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia and Tomelloso. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

FlixBus, MonBus and AISA run regular bus services between Girona and Ciudad Real. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Girona to Ciudad Real. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Ciudad Real-Central. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Ciudad Real is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Girona and Ciudad Real. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Girona to Ciudad Real is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Girona and Ciudad Real

Transport options from Girona to Ciudad Real
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€90($90)
every 4 hours785km (487 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane5h 10m
€155($155)
every 3 hours1,224km (761 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane5h 40m
€145($145)
twice daily1,206km (749 miles)
Train via Barcelona-Sants + 1 similar
4h 20m
€100($100)
every 20 mins871km (541 miles)
Train4h 25m
€100($100)
5 times a day875km (544 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€59($59)
once daily840km (522 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand785km (488 miles)

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Airports near Ciudad Real

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Ciudad Real
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ciudad Real
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
245km (153 miles) from Ciudad Real