Rome2Rio

How to get fromBarcelona to Escalaby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Escala

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Escala by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezantrain train Ter
    7h 32m
    €78–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lannemezanbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 18m
    €37–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezantrain train Ter / ...
    8h 39m
    €49–85

  4. Drive  344.6 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Escalacar car 344.6 km
    4h 57m
    €57–82

  5. Bus, train via Toulouse

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Toulousebus bus FlixBus 1621 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezantrain train Ter / ...
    8h 59m
    €56–92

Barcelona to Escala by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Barcelona to Escala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 522.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Escala, France?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to LA BARTHE-DE-NESTE - Centre via Narbonne, Toulouse Matabiau, Lannemezan, and LANNEMEZAN - Gare SNCF in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to LA BARTHE-DE-NESTE - Centre via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and LANNEMEZAN - Gare SNCF in around 9h 18m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There