There are 11 ways to get from Genoa to l'Escala by bus, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Perpignanbus
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus 11
13h 2m€67–112Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TRN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
10h 14m€54–241Train via Girona
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C3
- Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Gironatrain
13h 23m€141–236Drive 749.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to l'Escalacar 749.7 km
7h 23m€121–174Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train, line 11 bus
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GOA - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the bus from Flaça to L'Escala Pobla Secbus
7h 57m€59–179Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C3
- Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Figueres Vilafanttrain
14h 21m€138–231Bus via Nice Airport (NCE)
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Girona - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus 11
16h 47m€67–118Train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centraletrain
- Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane PSA - GRO
8h 44m€80–255Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
10h 18m€56–183Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
10h 17m€83–295Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
10h 45m€73–273
Genoa to l'Escala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to l'Escala is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to l'Escala is to drive which takes 7h 23m and costs €120 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Perpignan - Bus Station and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Flaçà via Ventimiglia, Nice-Saint-Augustin, Marseille St Charles and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
The distance between Genoa and l'Escala is 812 km. The road distance is 749.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to l'Escala without a car is to bus which takes 13h 2m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Genoa to l'Escala, including transfers.
Genoa to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to l'Escala train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to l'Escala is to bus which takes 13h 2m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can train via Girona, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 13h 23m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Genoa to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Perpignan - Bus Station and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Ventimiglia, Nice-Saint-Augustin, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 13h 23m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–120
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18–130
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–100
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perpignan station.
Genoa to l'Escala train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to l'Escala is 750 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Genoa to l'Escala.
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