There are 7 ways to get from France to l'Escala by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Gironatrain Tgv
9h 8m€199–305Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BOD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
7h 53m€45–212Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Girona Airportbus
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus 11
17h 26m€67–158Drive 903.7 km
- Drive from Paris to l'Escalacar 903.7 km
8h 56m€148–214Bus via Lloret de Mar
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lloret de Marbus N7132
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus 11
17h 58m€101–165Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
7h 59m€50–233Fly Paris Orly Airport to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, train, line 11 bus
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane ORY - PGF
- Take the train from Perpignan to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Flassatrain
- Take the bus from Flaça to L'Escala Pobla Secbus
8h 9m€149–431
France to l'Escala by subway, train, and bus (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to l'Escala is to fly and train which costs €40 - €220 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from France to l'Escala is to fly and train which takes 7h 53m and costs €40 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from France to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Girona Airport and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from France to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Flassa via Paris Gare De Lyon and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between France and l'Escala is 1027 km. The road distance is 903.7 km.
The best way to get from France to l'Escala without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €190 - €310.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from France to l'Escala, including transfers.
France to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy station.
France to l'Escala train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to l'Escala is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €190 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 17h 26m.
What companies run services between France and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Girona twice daily. Tickets cost €190–290 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Bercy, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Girona Airport, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 17h 26m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €23–150
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–160
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–500
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–230
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–130
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Perpignan to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–28
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–28
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Girona to Flassa
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Perpignan to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Flassa
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Girona to Flassa
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +34 93 580 67 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
Bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
Bus from Flaça to L'Escala Pobla Sec
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lloret de Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
France to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Girona Airport station.
France to l'Escala train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Girona station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to l'Escala is 904 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from France to l'Escala.
There are 4785+ hotels available in l'Escala.





















