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How to get fromMadrid to l'Escalaby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 11
    6h 25m
    €97–185

  2. Fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAD - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçàtrain train
    6h 36m
    €64–191

  3. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escalabus bus 1
    10h 55m
    €80–111

  4. Drive  718.8 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to l'Escalacar car 718.8 km
    7h 15m
    €118–170

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Flassatrain train Re / ...
    6h 56m
    €65–175

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Girona - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 11
    13h 27m
    €68–110

Madrid to l'Escala by train and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to L'Escala via Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Barcelona-Sants, Flassa, and Flaça in around 6h 56m.

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