What is the cheapest way to get from Albi to l'Escala?

The cheapest way to get from Albi to l'Escala is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albi to l'Escala?

The fastest way to get from Albi to l'Escala is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Albi and l'Escala?

No, there is no direct bus from Albi to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Toulouse and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Albi to l'Escala?

The distance between Albi and l'Escala is 423 km. The road distance is 280 km.

How do I travel from Albi to l'Escala without a car?

The best way to get from Albi to l'Escala without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 7h 18m and costs €40 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Albi to l'Escala?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Albi to l'Escala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albi to l'Escala bus from?

Albi to l'Escala bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Albi Ville station.

Train or bus from Albi to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Albi to l'Escala is to train via Narbonne which takes 7h 18m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Albi to l'Escala bus arrive?

Albi to l'Escala bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Albi to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Albi to l'Escala is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Albi to l'Escala.

Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 4448+ hotels available in l'Escala.

Albi to l'Escala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Albi to l'Escala by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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 Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NarbonneTer
3. Take the train from Narbonne to GironaTgv
7h 18m
€45–173
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from ALBI - Gare Routière to CASTRES - Gare Routière703
2. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Béziers - Sncf753
3. Take the train from Beziers to Port-BouTer
9h 49m
€33–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Girona
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
8h 43m
€35–76
Drive 280 km
1. Drive from Albi to l'Escala280 km
3h 39m
€45–64
Train
1. Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Port-BouTer
8h 10m
€55–90

Albi to l'Escala by train and bus

28Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.6 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Albi, France and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?

You can take a train from Albi Ville to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Toulouse Matabiau, Narbonne, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albi Ville to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Toulouse Matabiau, Toulouse, Girona, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 8h 43m.

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