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

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

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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 15m
    €100–182

  2. Fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BOD - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçàtrain train
    7h 48m
    €44–214

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Perpignanbus bus FlixBus 1621 / ...
    2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain train Ter
    10h
    €57–90

  4. Drive  525.7 km

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to l'Escalacar car 525.7 km
    4h 56m
    €100–145

  5. Train via Toulouse

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Port-Boutrain train Ter
    9h 25m
    €101–173

  6. Bus

    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 bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 11
    10h 45m
    €49–80

Bordeaux to l'Escala by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Perpignan - Bus Station, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 10h 45m.

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