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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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $33.
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) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to l'Escala, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to l'Escala:
A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to l'Escala costing on average $33.
Other travel options to l'Escala take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to l'Escala
How to get from Barcelona to l'Escala by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to l'Escala is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM 3h15 Barcelona 10:45 PM l'Escala $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 PM 3h15 Barcelona 10:45 PM l'Escala $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:30 PM 3h15 Barcelona 10:45 PM l'Escala $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:30 PM 3h15 Barcelona 9:45 PM l'Escala $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to l'Escala:
A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to l'Escala costing on average $33.
Other travel options to l'Escala take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and l'Escala as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sant Adreu Comtal and arrive in Camallera station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in l'Escala, Plaça Escoles.
- Travel with SARFA S.L. to go to l'Escala by bus.
- Travel with Renfe to go to l'Escala by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with SARFA S.L..
- 22 direct trains per day with Renfe.
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