There are 5 ways to get from l'Escala to Marseille by train (Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Girona (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Girona to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
6h 18m€61–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus 11
- Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 34m€35–56Drive 393.1 km
- Drive from l'Escala to Marseillecar 393.1 km
3h 57m€65–93Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
7h 19m€59–86Bus via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus 11
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 1922
7h 44m€38–66
l'Escala to Marseille by bus and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Marseille is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from l'Escala to Marseille is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from l'Escala to Marseille station. However, there are services departing from L'Escala Pobla Sec and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Girona - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from l'Escala to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Flassa and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between l'Escala and Marseille is 477 km. The road distance is 393.1 km.
The best way to get from l'Escala to Marseille without a car is to train via Girona which takes 6h 18m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from l'Escala to Marseille, including transfers.
l'Escala to Marseille bus services, operated by Moventis, depart from L'Escala Pobla Sec station.
l'Escala to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Girona station.
The best way to get from l'Escala to Marseille is to train via Girona which takes 6h 18m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain and Marseille, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Girona to Marseille St Charles twice daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Girona - Bus Station in around 7h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Figueres Vilafant to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- 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
- €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
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Girona - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
l'Escala to Marseille bus services, operated by Moventis, arrive at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station.
l'Escala to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between l'Escala to Marseille is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from l'Escala to Marseille.
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