Girona railway station

Girona (Catalan: Estació de Girona) is a railway station serving the city of Girona in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the northern part of the municipality, lying at approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) southwest of the city's historical centre.

Girona
The platforms at the station's elevated area with a Renfe series 449 EMU departing towards Portbou
General information
LocationPlaça d'Espanya
17002 Girona
Spain
Coordinates41°58′40.23″N 2°48′59.18″E
Elevation75.2 metres (247 ft)
Owned byAdif
Operated byRenfe Operadora and SNCF
Line(s)
Platforms5 island platforms (3 for the elevated area and 2 for the underground area)
Tracks9 (5 at the elevated area and 4 at the underground area)
Connections Adjacent bus station
Construction
Structure typeElevated, underground
Depth26 m (85 ft; underground area)
ParkingSeveral pay parking garages are located near the station.
Bicycle facilitiesA bicycle parking rack and a Girocleta station are located adjacent to the station's main entrance.
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station code79300
History
Opened1862
Rebuilt1973
Passengers
20183,624,517
Location

The station is on the Barcelona–Cerbère conventional rail line and the Perpignan–Barcelona high-speed rail line. It is served by Rodalies de Catalunya regional line R11 and Girona commuter rail service line RG1, as well as by several national and international AVE and TGV high-speed services operated by Renfe Operadora and SNCF.

Girona also has a freight station, located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the passenger station.

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