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How to get fromBordeaux to l'Escalaby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Narbonne to Gironatrain train Tgv
    8h 7m
    €96–176

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain train Ter
    10h 8m
    €45–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Gironabus bus FlixBus 1631
    2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 11
    9h 48m
    €52–79

  4. Drive  525.7 km

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to l'Escalacar car 525.7 km
    4h 56m
    €86–124

  5. Fly, train, line 11 bus

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BOD - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain train
    3. Take the train from Girona to Flassatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flaça to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus
    7h 10m
    €47–195

  6. Train via Cerbère

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain train Ter
    8h 23m
    €98–176

Bordeaux to l'Escala by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Narbonne, Girona, Flassa, and Flaça in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Girona and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 9h 48m.

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