How to travel from Barcelona to l'Escala

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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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $13, and a bus costs an average of $31.

Distance: 71 miles (115 km)

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$33

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$14

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2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

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30m

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2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Barcelona to l'Escala

How to get from Barcelona to l'Escala by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

SARFA S.L.BASE
08:30AM3h15
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
11:45AMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles
$321One-way
0 transfers

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SARFA S.L.BASE
08:30AM3h15
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
11:45AMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SARFA S.L.BASE
08:30AM3h15
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
11:45AMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles
$321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SARFA S.L.BASE
12:45PM3h15
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
04:00PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles
$321One-way
0 transfers
SARFA S.L.BASE
12:10PM3h50
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)
04:00PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles
$351One-way
0 transfers
SARFA S.L.BASE
12:00PM4h00
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2)
04:00PMl'Escala, Plaça Escoles
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to l'Escala

Travel to l'Escala easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to l'Escala.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Barcelona and l'Escala including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to l'Escala is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to l'Escala:

A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to l'Escala costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to l'Escala is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to l'Escala take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 41m.

The distance from Barcelona to l'Escala is approximately 71 miles (115 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to l'Escala is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to l'Escala:
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona El Clot Aragó and arrive in Camallera station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in l'Escala, Plaça Escoles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to l'Escala, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SARFA S.L., BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sagales, FlixBus, Moventis to go to l'Escala by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe to go to l'Escala by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to l'Escala with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with SARFA S.L., BlaBlaCar, Moventis.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to l'Escala often also extend their vacation to go to Girona, Figueres, L'Estartit, Torroella de Montgri, Barcelona El Prat Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between l'Escala and these popular destinations at a great price.

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