How to travel from Santander to Girona, Spain

The distance between Santander and Girona is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Santander to Girona by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Girona.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then Barcelona-Sants and then to Girona.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona and then to Girona.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bilbao then take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Girona.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Girona.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance777km (483 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Girona

There are several options for getting from Santander to Girona by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Santander and Girona is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Santander and Girona by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Girona is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Girona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Girona. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Girona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin, Atocha and Barcelona-Sants. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Santander and Girona. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Santander and Girona. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Girona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

ALSA, FlixBus, Sagales, Blablabus and MonBus run regular bus services between Santander and Girona. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Girona. We recommend that you fly from Santander (SDR) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Girona. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Santander and Girona. The distance is around 777km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Girona is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Girona

Transport options from Santander to Girona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€95($95)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
€95($95)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train
7h 20m
€115($115)
every 20 mins1,153km (716 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
€74($74)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Bus via San Sebastian / Donostia12hrs
€76($76)
6 times a week848km (527 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 20m
€70($70)
once daily858km (533 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€140($140)
on demand777km (483 miles)

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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