- Must visit
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya – Empúries
Museum at Empúries explaining the Greek and Roman city through artifacts and site interpretation; essential for historical context.
Cheapest price
kr296
Average price
kr312
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to l'Escala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to l'Escala will cost around kr312 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr296.
Of the 7 buses that leave Barcelona for l'Escala on Sat, Aug 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 22 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sat, Aug 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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BASEOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to l'Escala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from kr13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr13, and a bus costs an average of kr296.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr318 Average price | kr133 Average price Cheapest | kr276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to l'Escala:
A train is kr185 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to l'Escala costing on average kr318.
Other travel options to l'Escala take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 4m.
You'll arrive about -1h -17m sooner (2h 2m by bus vs 1h 45m by car) and save roughly kr-41.51 compared to fuel and tolls (kr318 vs kr276). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by SARFA S.L., BlaBlaCar, Moventis.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr92 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr296 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr133 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr324 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr104 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price kr324 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr296 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr87 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr324 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price kr324 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr119 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr296 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr79 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to l'Escala buses for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 9:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 2h35 | 11:50 PM l'Escala, Plaça Escoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h50 | 11:50 PM l'Escala, Plaça Escoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 22 | |||||
BASE | 7:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h50 | 9:20 AM l'Escala, Plaça Escoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:45 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 2h35 | 2:20 PM l'Escala, Plaça Escoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:55 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 2h25 | 2:20 PM l'Escala, Plaça Escoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h50 | 2:20 PM l'Escala, Plaça Escoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona to l'Escala run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr296 but you can travel from only kr13 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price kr296 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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Discover the best of l'Escala — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect l'Escala trip today.
Museum at Empúries explaining the Greek and Roman city through artifacts and site interpretation; essential for historical context.
Small museum on L'Escala's anchovy-curing tradition, showing tools, stories, and the industry that shaped the town.
Interpretive center focused on fish and marine life, popular with families seeking an educational stop near the waterfront.
Wide seafront promenade lined with views, beaches, and public spaces; one of the best everyday walks in town.
Pleasant pedestrian route linking L'Escala with Sant Martí d'Empúries along the sea and dunes; ideal for sunset walks.
Popular beach area and promenade with broad bay views, evening strolls, and easy access to the historic center.
Salt-cured anchovies from L'Escala, prized for their firm texture and deep umami. They are the town's signature product and a staple tapa across the Costa Brava.
Simple grilled fresh fish, often sardines, sea bream, or mackerel, cooked with olive oil and sea salt. It reflects the town's fishing heritage and Mediterranean style.
Catalan fish stew made with local catch, potatoes, garlic, saffron, and alioli. Traditional on the Empordà coast and closely tied to fishermen's cooking.
Refined dining in a historic setting near Empúries, known for creative Mediterranean cuisine and polished service. Good choice for a more upscale meal.
Established anchovy-focused restaurant and shop linked to the town's signature product. Ideal for tasting local fish, tapas, and traditional coastal flavors.
Well-known seafront restaurant specializing in rice dishes, fish, and local seafood. Elegant but relaxed, with broad bay views and a long-standing reputation.
Moderate for Costa Brava. Summer stays and seafront dining raise costs, but local eateries and buses keep daily travel reasonable versus nearby resort towns.
Service is often included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up in cafes and taxis.
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L'Escala, Plaça Escoles -> L'Escala town centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to l'Escala by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at l'Escala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to l'Escala buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to l'Escala, Plaça Escoles station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and l'Escala bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
l'Escala, Plaça Escoles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and small eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at l'Escala, Plaça Escoles. ATMs are available at l'Escala, Plaça Escoles.
Ticket office support is available at l'Escala, Plaça Escoles.
Available at l'Escala, Plaça Escoles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at l'Escala, Plaça Escoles: Basic accessibility features available.
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