There are 5 ways to get from Salou to l'Escala by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Girona
best- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain Avn / ...
4h 23m€28–57Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Flassatrain Re / ...
5h 3m€24–58Bus
- Take the bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to L'Escalabus 1
5h 28m€35–63Drive 240.9 km
- Drive from Salou to l'Escalacar 240.9 km
2h 31m€40–57Train #2
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçàtrain R11
5h 29m€24–58
Salou to l'Escala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salou to l'Escala is to train which costs €23 - €60 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Salou to l'Escala is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Salou to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Salou, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at L'Escala via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Salou to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Port Aventura and arriving at Flassa via Tarragona, Barcelona-Sants and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Salou and l'Escala is 235 km. The road distance is 240.9 km.
The best way to get from Salou to l'Escala without a car is to train via Girona which takes 4h 23m and costs €27 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Salou to l'Escala, including transfers.
Salou to l'Escala bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Salou, Estación de Autobuses station.
Salou to l'Escala train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Salou to l'Escala is to train via Girona which takes 4h 23m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Salou, Spain and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?
You can take a train from Port Aventura to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Tarragona, Barcelona-Sants, Girona, Flassa, and Flaça in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to L'Escala via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Flassa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–23
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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Booking & Getting There
Salou to l'Escala bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Salou to l'Escala train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salou to l'Escala is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Salou to l'Escala.
There are 5226+ hotels available in l'Escala.