Air
- Companies: Vueling, Air France
 - Duration: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes flight time (plus layover)
 - Distance: 680 kilometers
 - Costs: €150-€200 [tier-dependent]
 - Roads/Routes: Not applicable
 
Pro Tip: Book your tickets in advance and consider flying mid-week for cheaper fares.
If you're looking for the fastest option, take a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) with a single layover in Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). You can reach Barcelona from Gironella easily via train or bus.
Train and Bus
- Companies: Renfe (Train), FlixBus (Bus)
 - Duration: Approximately 14 hours (3 hours by train, 9 hours by bus)
 - Distance: 1,200 kilometers
 - Costs: €90-€120 [combined costs]
 - Roads/Routes: Use the A-2 and A-61 highways from Gironella to Barcelona, and A-11 from Paris to Nantes by bus.
 
Pro Tip: Purchase a combined ticket for the train and bus to save money.
This option is slightly longer but takes you through beautiful regions of Spain and France. Start with Renfe from Gironella to Barcelona and then take FlixBus directly to Nantes.
Car
- Companies: Enterprise, Hertz, Europcar
 - Duration: Approximately 11 hours driving time
 - Distance: 1,100 kilometers
 - Costs: €120-€180 (fuel and rental costs included)
 - Roads/Routes: A-2 to the AP-7; then continue across to France via A-9 and A-11 towards Nantes.
 
Pro Tip: Plan your stops at landmarks along the route for a more enjoyable drive.
This gives you more flexibility in your travel schedule. Consider making short stops to experience the culture along the way—such as stopping in cities like Montpellier or Bordeaux.
Recommended Option
Based on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, the best option would be to take the flight from Barcelona combined with public transportation. Start your journey from Gironella to Barcelona, catch a flight to Nantes with a minimum layover, and enjoy your trip in the least amount of time.