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Compare bus and train for l'Escala to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from l'Escala to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from l'Escala to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from l'Escala to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from l'Escala to Barcelona:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from l'Escala to Barcelona costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between l'Escala and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from l'Escala, Plaça Escoles and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with SARFA S.L., BlaBlaCar, Sagales, Infobus, Moventis to go to Barcelona by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with SARFA S.L., BlaBlaCar, Moventis.
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