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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to l'Escala is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to l'Escala is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs €130 - €200.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at L'Escala via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

How far is it from Bern to l'Escala?

The distance between Bern and l'Escala is 922 km. The road distance is 798 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to l'Escala without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Bern to l'Escala, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Bern to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Bern to l'Escala is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Bern to l'Escala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to l'Escala is 798 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Bern to l'Escala.

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

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Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 2112+ hotels available in l'Escala.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to l'Escala by train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Girona
11h 55m
€109–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to BarcelonaFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escala1
16h 50m
€72–148
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
15h 36m
€95–157
Drive 798 km
1. Drive from Bern to l'Escala798 km
7h 54m
€139–201
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BSL - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
9h 7m
€80–230
Train via Avignon
1. Take the train from Bern to LausanneIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Avignon TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Figueres Vilafant
13h 14m
€174–344
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)ZRH - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
9h 11m
€89–264
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)GVA - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
9h 56m
€75–214
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)MXP - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
11h 59m
€96–233

Bern to l'Escala by train and bus

7Weekly Services

11h 55mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 922.2 km
Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bern to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to L'Escala via Barcelona and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 16h 50m.

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