Arrival to Barcelona via Girona Airport

Essentially, the airport "Girona - Costa Brava (GRO)," located about 75 kilometers northeast of Barcelona, is mainly served by Ryanair. The connections vary in frequency depending on the season, and the bus schedule is adjusted accordingly.

Upon arrival, you don’t need to worry about the schedule, just hop on the next bus. For your return journey, plan about 70 minutes of travel time and 90 minutes before departure.

Rates and tickets for the shuttle

The fare model is simple:

• One-way ticket: €19.50
• Round-trip ticket: €30.00
• Children under 4 years: free

On the ticket you receive after booking, you will find a link to the bus departure times. You can present the ticket on your smartphone.

We recommend booking the round-trip ticket right away: It’s cheaper than two one-way tickets, and you won’t need to go to the ticket counter at Estació del Nord. The drivers do not sell tickets!

Traveling to Barcelona by shuttle bus

The shuttle bus is our recommendation for a comfortable and affordable journey from Girona Airport to Barcelona: it takes you non-stop to the city center at the central bus station, Estació del Nord.

From the arrivals hall at the airport, it’s a short walk to the bus stop: after leaving the security area, head to the street, turn right, and you’ll see the bus stops about 100 meters ahead. The bus to Barcelona waits directly behind the ticket kiosk.

The buses operate on a schedule aligned with Ryanair flights, so you don’t have to worry about departure times to Barcelona: there is ample time to collect your luggage and get to the bus, even late at night. If your flight is delayed, the bus will also wait for the passengers.

At the ticket counter, you can get free timetables, and a link will also be provided with your booking confirmation. For the return journey, have your departure time ready. The bus ride takes about 70 minutes, so arrive at the airport about 90 minutes before your flight.

Your suitcase, apart from hand luggage, cannot be taken into the passenger area. There is, however, a luggage compartment on the bus with ample space where you can leave your suitcase before boarding. The buses depart quite punctually.

The bus ride ends at Estació del Nord at various parking areas. Please note that for security reasons, drivers usually open the luggage compartment only after all passengers have disembarked, so everyone can keep an eye on their own luggage.

Note for the return journey: The shuttle bus to Girona Airport departs from parking areas No. 28 and 29, not necessarily from the parking spot where you disembarked. If you haven’t booked a return ticket yet, you can get one at a counter on the upper floor of the building. Please check the opening hours. Tickets are not available from the driver.

One more note: The trip to the airport ends directly in front of the departure hall of the terminal building; it doesn’t get easier than this.

Continue from Estació del Nord by metro

In the immediate vicinity of the bus station is the metro station "Arc de Triomf" – from here, you can continue easily by metro or train. To reach the metro station, walk right along the bus station building and through the gate at the fence at parking area 15 to the stairs leading up to the street. The entrance to the metro station is on the other side of the street.
Note: In the metro station, besides the subways, regional trains also run. You can board all of them with the same ticket. Suitable tickets include the Hola BCN! ticket or the Barcelona Card. Single tickets are available from machines.

Continue from Estació del Nord by taxi

If you prefer to continue by taxi, the taxi stand is located across from the bus station building. You will need to take the elevator or stairs to get to the street.

Other Girona Airport to Barcelona transfers

By taxi to Barcelona

With a taxi, you have officially set prices if you start from a taxi stand at Girona Airport. The following prices apply: to Girona: €35, Platja D'Aro: €57, Lloret de Mar: €55, Roses: €118, Barcelona: €145. Prices are slightly higher at night and on weekends. Additional charges apply for luggage. The taxi stands are located in front of the terminal, but taxis may not always be available, especially in the off-season.

By train from Girona to Barcelona

If you don’t want to make a stop in Girona to explore the beautiful medieval old town, we don’t recommend this route: Since there is no train station at Girona Airport, you would need to take a bus to Girona and then a train to Barcelona.

You can check the timetable directly online on the RENFE website. This journey takes much longer, requires a transfer, and is more expensive. Timetables are not aligned with arrival and departure times.

Renting a car at the Airport

You can also continue directly from the airport with a rental car. You can keep it for the duration of your trip or return it in Barcelona. For small groups of up to five people with a lot of luggage, this is a comfortable and usually not too expensive alternative to bus or taxi. The only downside is finding parking in Barcelona if you don’t have parking at your hotel. If you need parking during your trip, you can search and reserve a spot in advance on Parclick. Some rental stations are located directly in the arrivals hall, while others are directly at the rental car company parking lot (to the left of the arrivals hall, about 300-400 meters).

Places on the Costa Brava, such as Lloret de Mar, are easily reachable by car, and the route is well signposted.

Why we recommend the shuttle bus

It’s simple: the shuttle bus is easy, fast, comfortable, affordable, and reliable. Moreover, the schedule is always aligned with flight schedules. No other transportation option offers all these advantages simultaneously.