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.
Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezantrain Ter
7h 1m€78–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lannemezanbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 18m€48–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezantrain Ter / ...
8h 10m€57–103Drive 352.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Escalacar 352.3 km
4h 43m€56–81Bus, train via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Toulousebus FlixBus 731 / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezantrain Ter / ...
9h€56–98
Barcelona to Escala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Escala is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Escala is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Escala. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at LA BARTHE-DE-NESTE - Centre via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and LANNEMEZAN - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Escala. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Lannemezan via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Barcelona and Escala is 522 km. The road distance is 352.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Escala without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €75 - €180.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Barcelona to Escala, including transfers.
Barcelona to Escala bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Escala train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Escala is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 18m.
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 1m. 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.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lannemezan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lannemezan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Barcelona to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Escala bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Barcelona to Escala train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Narbonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Escala is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Barcelona to Escala.
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