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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to l'Escala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 115 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to l'Escala:
A train is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barcelona to l'Escala costing on average £24.
Other travel options to l'Escala take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.61. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to l'Escala from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Barcelona to l'Escala is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from l'Escala are Figueres, Girona and Barcelona. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from l'Escala on Omio.
Figueres is best known as the birthplace of Salvador Dalí and for the striking Teatre-Museu Dalí. Beneath its surreal reputation, it feels like a lively Catalan market city with broad squares and a strong local character.
Girona is known for its colourful riverside houses, medieval lanes and rich Jewish heritage. Its compact old town, crowned by the cathedral, feels both historic and lively, with a strong Catalan food culture.
Barcelona is known for Gaudí’s architecture, a Mediterranean shoreline and a strong Catalan character. Historic streets, beach life and contemporary culture sit close together, giving the city an energetic but lived-in feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to l'Escala:
A train is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Barcelona to l'Escala costing on average £24.
Other travel options to l'Escala take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 15m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and l'Escala as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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