There are 3 ways to get from Tarragona to l'Escala by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus Prades
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to L'Escalabus 1
4h 30m€34–54Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
- Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçàtrain R11
4h 36m€24–57Drive 228.3 km
- Drive from Tarragona to l'Escalacar 228.3 km
2h 22m€38–54
Tarragona to l'Escala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to l'Escala is to train which costs €23 - €60 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to l'Escala is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at L'Escala via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Flaçà via Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Tarragona and l'Escala is 239 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to l'Escala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Tarragona to l'Escala, including transfers.
Tarragona to l'Escala bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to l'Escala train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to l'Escala is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Tarragona to L'Escala via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tarragona to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Flaçà
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–28
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 93 580 67 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to L'Escala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–35
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
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Booking & Getting There
Tarragona to l'Escala bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Tarragona to l'Escala train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to l'Escala is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Tarragona to l'Escala.
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