There are 5 ways to get from Albi to l'Escala by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Narbonne
best- Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Narbonne to Gironatrain Tgv
7h 9m€64–124Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from ALBI - Gare Routière to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 703
- Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Béziers - Sncfbus 753
- Take the train from Beziers to Port-Boutrain Ter
9h 6m€36–71Bus
- Take the bus from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiaubus
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Gironabus
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus 11
9h 3m€46–72Drive 280.1 km
- Drive from Albi to l'Escalacar 280.1 km
3h 40m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Port-Boutrain Ter
7h 40m€67–119
Albi to l'Escala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albi to l'Escala is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Albi to l'Escala is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Albi to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Toulouse and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Albi to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at Flassa via Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Albi and l'Escala is 423 km. The road distance is 280.1 km.
The best way to get from Albi to l'Escala without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 7h 9m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Albi to l'Escala, including transfers.
Albi to l'Escala bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Albi Ville station.
Albi to l'Escala train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Albi Ville station.
The best way to get from Albi to l'Escala is to train via Narbonne which takes 7h 9m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Albi, France and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?
You can take a train from Albi Ville to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne, Girona, Flassa, and Flaça in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albi Ville to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Toulouse Matabiau, Toulouse, Girona, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 9h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Beziers to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Albi to l'Escala bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Albi to l'Escala train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albi to l'Escala is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Albi to l'Escala.
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