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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to l'Escala is to fly and train which costs €50 - €190 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to l'Escala is to fly and train which takes 7h 58m and costs €50 - €190.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at L'Escala via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to l'Escala?

The distance between Basel and l'Escala is 1034 km. The road distance is 869.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to l'Escala without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Basel to l'Escala, including transfers.

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

Basel to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Basel to l'Escala is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Basel to l'Escala bus arrive?

Basel to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.

Can I drive from Basel to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to l'Escala is 870 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Basel to l'Escala.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to l'Escala?

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Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 5540+ hotels available in l'Escala.

Basel to l'Escala - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to l'Escala by train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Gironatrain 9742 / ...
11h 30m
€110–300
Fly from Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
7h 58m
€54–182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus
4. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus 11
16h 43m
€114–191
Drive 869.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to l'Escalacar 869.7 km
9h 23m
€149–215
Train via Narbonne
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Narbonnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
13h 14m
€144–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Barcelonabus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escalabus 1
18h 5m
€102–133
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
9h 18m
€76–236
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
9h 18m
€89–231
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçàtrain
10h 56m
€96–259

Basel to l'Escala by train and bus

12Weekly Services

11h 30mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to l'Escala.

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Distance: 1,034.5 km
Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to L'Escala via Barcelona and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 18h 5m.

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