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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to l'Escala is to train and fly which costs €75 - €180 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to l'Escala is to fly and train and line 11 bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €110 - €430.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Brussels Zaventem Airport, PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 38m.

How far is it from Leuven to l'Escala?

The distance between Leuven and l'Escala is 1391 km. The road distance is 1212.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to l'Escala without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 28m and costs €130 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Leuven to l'Escala, including transfers.

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

Leuven to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Train or bus from Leuven to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Leuven to l'Escala is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 28m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 24h 38m.

Where does the Leuven to l'Escala bus arrive?

Leuven to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perpignan station.

Can I drive from Leuven to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to l'Escala is 1212 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Leuven to l'Escala.

Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 5113+ hotels available in l'Escala.

Leuven to l'Escala - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leuven 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 via Lyon
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Girona9742
12h 28m
€130–303
Fly Brussels Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BRU - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçà
8h 39m
€55–203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lloret de Mar
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
23h 51m
Drive 1,212.1 km
1. Drive from Leuven to l'Escala1,212.1 km
12h 8m
€190–274
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to PerpignanTgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Figueres Vilafant9730 / ...
13h 49m
€146–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Perpignan
2. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
24h 38m
€118–192
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)CRL - GRO
8h 28m
€66–230
Fly Brussels Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, train, line 11 bus
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)BRU - GRO
2. Take the train from Girona to Flaçà
3. Take the bus from Flaça to L'Escala Pobla Sec
7h 25m
€116–425
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)CRL - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçà
10h 2m
€75–178
Fly Brussels Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BRU - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Girona
11h 1m
€112–300
Fly Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRU - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Girona
10h 54m
€119–384

Leuven to l'Escala by train and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 28mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,391.5 km
Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?

You can take a train from Louvain to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lyon Part Dieu, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, Brussels Zaventem Airport, PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 24h 38m.

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