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

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There are 5 ways to get from Montpellier to l'Escala by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Gironatrain train 9742 / ...
    4h 13m
    €37–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 11
    5h 53m
    €26–42

  3. Drive  235.7 km

    1. Drive from Montpellier to l'Escalacar car 235.7 km
    2h 26m
    €45–65

  4. Train, line 10 bus via Cerbère

    1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Portboutrain train K8
    2. Take the bus from Figueres to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 10
    5h 22m
    €47–87

  5. Train, line 10 bus

    1. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Figueres Vilafanttrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Figueres to L'Escala Pobla Secbus bus 10
    6h 22m
    €50–78

Montpellier to l'Escala by train and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Girona twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 5h 53m.

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