What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and l'Escala?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Palais de Justice and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Bordeaux and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and l'Escala?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Flassa via Narbonne and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to l'Escala?

The distance between Bordeaux and l'Escala is 605 km. The road distance is 525.7 km.

How do I travel from Bordeaux to l'Escala without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €90 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to l'Escala bus from?

Bordeaux to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to l'Escala train from?

Bordeaux to l'Escala train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to l'Escala is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Bordeaux to l'Escala bus arrive?

Bordeaux to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Girona station.

Where does the Bordeaux to l'Escala train arrive?

Bordeaux to l'Escala train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Narbonne station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to l'Escala is 526 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Bordeaux to l'Escala.

Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 6542+ hotels available in l'Escala.

Bordeaux to l'Escala - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Gironatrain Tgv
8h 7m
€94–199
Fly, train, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Flassatrain
4. Take the bus from Flaça to L'Escala Pobla Secbus
7h 9m
€46–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
10h 17m
€56–116
Drive 525.7 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to l'Escalacar 525.7 km
4h 56m
€84–121
Train via Cerbère
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Narbonnetrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
8h 24m
€97–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Gironabus FlixBus 1631
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus 11
11h 16m
€54–97

Bordeaux to l'Escala by train and bus

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8h 7mAverage Duration

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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 Palais de Justice to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Bordeaux, Girona, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 11h 16m.

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