How to travel from Jaen to Girona, Spain
The distance between Jaen and Girona is around 892km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Jaen 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 Girona → Jaen if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Cordoba-Central, plane
Take the train to Cordoba-Central and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Girona.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Cordoba-Central
Take the train to Cordoba-Central then Barcelona-Sants and then to Girona.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ubeda then Barcelona and then to Girona.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and Girona
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jaen to Girona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Jaen and Girona is around 892km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Jaen and Girona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Jaen to Girona is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and Girona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Jaen and Girona. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Jaen to Girona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Atocha Cercanias. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Jaen and Girona. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Jaen and Girona. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Jaen to Girona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ubeda and Barcelona. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.
ALSA, Interbus, FlixBus and Muñoz Amezcua run regular bus services between Jaen and Girona. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jaen to Girona. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Girona. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Jaen and Girona. The distance is around 893km (555 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to Girona is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and Girona
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Cordoba-Central, plane + 4 similar | 5h 25m | €110($110) | 4 times a day | 1,187km (738 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 1,191km (740 miles) |
| Train to La Parra, plane | 6h 55m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,332km (828 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 892km (555 miles) |
| Bus to Almeria, plane and train | 5h 30m | €160($160) | once daily | 958km (596 miles) |
Train via Cordoba-Central + 2 similar | 6h 50m | €150($150) | once daily | 1,171km (728 miles) |
| Train | 7h 30m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,081km (672 miles) |
| Train via Barcelona-Sants | 9h 20m | €87($87) | once daily | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 45m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 935km (581 miles) |
| Bus via Peal de Becerro | 17h 20m | €90($90) | twice a week | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €105($105) | on demand | 893km (555 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jaen and Girona
Bus companies
Interbus
Muñoz Amezcua
Avanza Grupo
Train operators
Airports near Girona
The following major airports near Girona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Girona
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Girona
Reus Airport (REU)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Girona