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How to get fromMadrid to l'Escalaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to l'Escala by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 21m
    €98–207

  2. Fly, train, line 11 bus

    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-Sants to Gironatrain train
    3. Take the train from Girona to Flassatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flaça to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus
    5h 59m
    €69–198

  3. Bus

    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
    €78–120

  4. Drive 718.8 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to l'Escalacar car 718.8 km
    7h 15m
    €114–165

  5. Bus via Cuenca

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus 051
    3. Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escalabus bus 1
    15h 10m
    €95–161

Madrid to l'Escala by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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.

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