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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to l'Escala
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Buses per day
5
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 $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 5 buses that leave Barcelona for l'Escala on Wed, Jul 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 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 Wed, Jul 08 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.
BASE7:30 AM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:20 AMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$311One-way0 transfers- BASE10:00 PM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:50 PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$311One-way0 transfers
- BASE12:30 PM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:20 PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$311One-way0 transfers
- BASE11:55 AM2h25El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)2:20 PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$341One-way0 transfers
- BASE9:25 PM2h25El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:50 PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$341One-way0 transfers
- BASE7:30 AM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:20 AMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$311One-way0 transfers
- BASE10:00 PM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:50 PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$311One-way0 transfers
- BASE12:30 PM1h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:20 PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$311One-way0 transfers
- BASE11:55 AM2h25El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)2:20 PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$341One-way0 transfers
- BASE9:25 PM2h25El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)11:50 PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Barcelona to l'Escala
Omio 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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m 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 $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to l'Escala costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to l'Escala take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
You'll arrive about -1h -28m sooner (2h 13m by bus vs 1h 45m by car) and save roughly $-4.15 (€-3.41) compared to fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $29 (€24)). 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.
Barcelona to l'Escala Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Barcelona to l'Escala bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to l'Escala buses for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASE | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h50 | 11:50 PM l'Escala, Plaça Escoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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| BASE | 7:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1h50 | 9:20 AM 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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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to l'Escala
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Buses from Barcelona to l'Escala run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 8 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 3h 15m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: SARFA S.L., BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Moventis from Barcelona to l'EscalaYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to l'Escala with SARFA S.L., BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Moventis for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to l'Escala
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.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- SARFA S.L.
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles must be requested 24 hours in advance by calling 902.302.025.
- Ruïnes d'Empúries, ancient Greco-Roman ruins offering insight into historical civilizations
- Platja de Riells, a popular sandy beach with clear waters and family-friendly amenities
- Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal, a museum dedicated to the town's anchovy and salt fishing heritage
- Cala Montgó, a picturesque cove ideal for swimming and snorkeling
- Parc Natural del Montgrí, a natural park with hiking trails and stunning views of the coastline.
- Walk along the Camí de Ronda, take a scenic coastal path offering stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea
- Visit the local markets, experience the vibrant atmosphere and purchase local products
- Try water sports at Cala Montgó, enjoy activities like kayaking and paddleboarding
- Attend a local festival, immerse yourself in the cultural celebrations and traditions of l'Escala
- Enjoy a seafood meal at a local restaurant, savor the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean cuisine.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- SARFA S.L.
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, but standard tickets are 100% refundable up to 2 hours before departure.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- SARFA S.L.
- Each ticket includes 25 kg of luggage free of charge.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- SARFA S.L.
- Additional luggage can be transported for an extra fee based on the current tariff.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- SARFA S.L.
- Only certified service animals are allowed on Sarfa buses.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to l'Escala
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.
Which Barcelona station do buses to l'Escala leave from?
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) from Barcelona city centre
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) bus station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) from Barcelona city centre
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) bus station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
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