There are 6 ways to get from l'Escala to Nice 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 via Girona
best- Take the train from Girona to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 22m€101–171Bus via Jean Médecin
cheapest- Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus 11
- Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 57m€45–78Bus
- Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus 11
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Nice Airportbus 1922
10h 38m€55–88Drive 554.4 km
- Drive from l'Escala to Nicecar 554.4 km
5h 21m€91–131Train, fly
- Take the train from Flassa to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
7h 8m€50–232Train
- Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
10h 22m€99–167
l'Escala to Nice by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Nice is to bus via Jean Médecin which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from l'Escala to Nice is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from l'Escala to Nice. However, there are services departing from L'Escala Pobla Sec and arriving at Albert 1er via Girona, Estació d'Autobusos and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from l'Escala to Nice. However, there are services departing from Flassa and arriving at Nice Ville via Girona and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between l'Escala and Nice is 700 km. The road distance is 554.4 km.
The best way to get from l'Escala to Nice without a car is to train via Girona which takes 9h 22m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from l'Escala to Nice, including transfers.
l'Escala to Nice bus services, operated by Moventis, depart from L'Escala Pobla Sec station.
l'Escala to Nice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Girona station.
The best way to get from l'Escala to Nice is to train via Girona which takes 9h 22m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain and Nice, France?
You can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Nice Ville via Flaça, Flassa, Girona, and Marseille St Charles in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Albert 1er via Girona, Estació d'Autobusos, Nice Airport, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–160
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 Flassa to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
l'Escala to Nice bus services, operated by Moventis, arrive at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station.
l'Escala to Nice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between l'Escala to Nice is 554 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from l'Escala to Nice.
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