With a population of 80 020, Gandia is a must-see destination in Valencia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gandia has to offer.
Although Gandia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Valencia Airport (VLC), which is located 63 km from Gandia. The shortest flight to Gandia from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h 25m.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Gandia, followed by Train. The train journey from Gandia to Madrid takes 1h 52m and costs around €13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about €16 for a 3h 53m trip. The train station in Gandia is called Gandia, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Gandia is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 253 km from Gandia. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Record Go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including Avanza Grupo, ALSA and iryo. From Madrid, the bus ride to Gandia takes 180 km and will cost you around €13. From Alicante, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 241 km. Gandia’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €1.51 per litre in Gandia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.05 and €24.07. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.