City in Catalonia, Spain
Getting around Girona
How to get around Girona
Walk the old town; cycle for the rest. Fast trains reach Barcelona in 38 minutes, and buses reach Costa Brava beaches.
Ways to get around Girona
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| AVE / Avant to Barcelona | About €10–20 | 38 min to Barcelona Sants; Rodalies regional trains are slower but cheaper |
| City bus (TMG) | About €1.50 | Lines link the station, hospital and suburbs |
| Sarfa or Moventis coaches | Costa Brava beaches from about €3–8 | Frequent in summer to Tossa, Calella and Palamós |
| Bicycle | Rental about €15–30 a day | Greenways follow rivers; the Via Verda goes to Olot |
Taxis in Girona
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride-hailing apps are not reliable here. Use taxi ranks or call a radio taxi; fares are low for short trips.
Arriving in Girona
Girona-Costa Brava (GRO)
Sagalés bus to the center or station about €3–5, 25–30 min; taxi about €30–40.
Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
Rodalies R2 Nord to Barcelona Sants, then AVE/Avant to Girona; total about 1.5–2 h and €18–35.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Girona?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride-hailing apps are not reliable here. Use taxi ranks or call a radio taxi; fares are low for short trips.
What's the best way to get around Girona?
Walk the old town; cycle for the rest. Fast trains reach Barcelona in 38 minutes, and buses reach Costa Brava beaches.
How do I get from the airport to Girona?
Sagalés bus to the center or station about €3–5, 25–30 min; taxi about €30–40.
Is Girona walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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