There are 7 ways to get from l'Escala to Geneva by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Girona to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
8h 59mCHF 97–205Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Flassa to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
6h 51mCHF 47–215Bus
- Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus 11
- Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
12h 13mCHF 50–88Drive 643.7 km
- Drive from l'Escala to Genevacar 643.7 km
6h 21mCHF 108–156Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain 9737
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
11h 3mCHF 98–206Bus, train
- Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus 11
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Avignonbus
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
14h 39mCHF 125–183Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Flassa to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
9h 59mCHF 88–265
l'Escala to Geneva by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from l'Escala to Geneva is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.
No, there is no direct bus from l'Escala to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from L'Escala Pobla Sec and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Girona - Bus Station, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from l'Escala to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Flassa and arriving at Geneve via Girona and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between l'Escala and Geneva is 769 km. The road distance is 643.7 km.
The best way to get from l'Escala to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 210.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from l'Escala to Geneva, including transfers.
l'Escala to Geneva bus services, operated by Moventis, depart from L'Escala Pobla Sec station.
l'Escala to Geneva train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Girona station.
The best way to get from l'Escala to Geneva is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Geneve via Flaça, Flassa, Girona, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Geneva - Bus Station via Girona - Bus Station, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 12h 13m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Flassa to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Figueres Vilafant to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Flassa to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 93 580 67 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
Bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
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Booking & Getting There
l'Escala to Geneva bus services, operated by Moventis, arrive at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station.
l'Escala to Geneva train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between l'Escala to Geneva is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from l'Escala to Geneva.
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