English Pick-up from T1 or T2
Airport pick-up means you can start your journey directly without first travelling to Barcelona-Sants.
Barcelona-El Prat → Girona
Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Girona
A journey of around 118 km, taking approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to Girona. The arrangements vary considerably depending on whether your destination is near the station, in the Eixample or around the Barri Vell, where vehicle access is restricted and must comply with local regulations. Prices from €165 by car and from €199 by minivan.
≈ 118 km distance
1 hr 20–1 hr 35 estimated
AP-7 main route
Barri Vell regulated access
Barcelona-El Prat → Girona: a direct route via the AP-7
The journey leaves the airport heading north-east and continues along one of Catalonia’s main road corridors. As you approach Girona, planning is no longer simply about the interurban journey: your final destination determines how you can enter the city.
Route towards Girona
Most of the interurban journey follows major roads before entering the urban area around Girona.
Modern centre or historic quarter
An address near the station has different access requirements from one located within or close to the Barri Vell.
Girona’s Barri Vell has genuine vehicle access restrictions
The council designates the Barri Vell as a pedestrian-priority area and restricts vehicle access and parking. Vehicle registration plates are monitored by camera at the entrance via Plaça Catalunya.
Historic quarter access
Door-to-door drop-off cannot automatically be guaranteed
The final drop-off point must take into account the street, any required authorisations and the regulations in force. In some cases, the appropriate drop-off point may be a permitted location close to the accommodation.
Occasional access is also regulated
Girona Tourism states that vehicles may enter the Barri Vell a limited number of times without specific authorisation, while parking remains restricted.
Girona station and the Barri Vell serve different needs
Girona’s railway station brings together regional, medium-distance and high-speed services in the same complex. This makes it an important transport hub for connections to Figueres, Barcelona and France.
Railway station
Suitable when the passenger is continuing by AVE, regional train or coach.
Final destination in Girona
For a hotel or private accommodation, arriving at the station does not necessarily cover the final leg of the journey.
Private transfer or high-speed train from Barcelona to Girona
Girona is another destination where the rail alternative should be presented accurately: high-speed trains from Barcelona are fast and frequent.
| Aspect | Transfer | Train |
|---|---|---|
| Start | T1/T2 | Previous connection from the airport |
| Arrival | Booked address | Girona railway station |
| Luggage | Remains in the vehicle | Handled during connections |
| Barri Vell | Most suitable permitted drop-off point | Further transfer from the station |
Airport pick-up for families, groups and business travellers
- Flight number Helps identify the correct terminal.
- Luggage collection Must be completed before starting the 118 km journey.
- Vehicle capacity Matched to the number of passengers and bags.
- Exact address Especially important around the historic quarter.
Other destinations from Barcelona-El Prat along the Girona corridor
Figueres
For continuing beyond Girona to the main railway hub of Alt Empordà.
Further northView transfer →
Banyoles
For leaving the main corridor and travelling onwards to the shores of Lake Banyoles.
InlandView transfer →
Olot
An inland route via Bracons to a region without a railway service.
Volcanic areaView transfer →
Palafrugell
For direct transfers to Palafrugell, Calella, Llafranc or Tamariu.
Costa BravaView transfer →
Empuriabrava
For continuing to the canal marina on the Bay of Roses.
MarinaView transfer →
Platja d’Aro
For heading towards the central coast before reaching Girona.
CoastView transfer →
Caldes de Malavella
For stopping first at a spa town with an R11 railway station.
Spa townView transfer →
Lloret de Mar
For swapping the Barri Vell for a hotel arrival by the Mediterranean.
CoastView transfer →
Blanes
For arriving much earlier at the southern gateway to the Costa Brava.
CoastView transfer →
L’Escala
A coastal arrival associated with Empúries and the southern part of the Bay of Roses.
EmpúriesView transfer →
Frequently asked questions about Barcelona Airport → Girona transfers
How long does the transfer take?
ZoneTransfers gives a distance of around 118 km and a journey time of 1 hour 20 minutes; allow approximately 1 hour 20–1 hour 35 minutes.
Can the vehicle enter the Barri Vell freely?
No. Vehicle access and parking are restricted, with number plate monitoring in place.
Does Girona have high-speed rail?
Yes. The station combines regional, long-distance and high-speed services.
Is the train or a private transfer better?
It depends on the timetable, number of passengers, luggage and final destination. The train from Barcelona is highly competitive.
Can I continue to the Costa Brava afterwards?
Yes, but if your actual destination is another municipality, it is advisable to book that route directly.
In Girona, the bridge you cross can determine whether you end up on an avenue or beside a medieval street
Provide the full accommodation address so that the final part of the journey can take the river, the Barri Vell and its restrictions into account before the vehicle leaves the AP-7.