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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to l'Escala is to fly and train which costs €40 - €140 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to l'Escala is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs €40 - €140.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Malaga Eeaa and arriving at L'Escala via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

How far is it from Málaga to l'Escala?

The distance between Málaga and l'Escala is 1265 km. The road distance is 1053.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to l'Escala without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Málaga to l'Escala, including transfers.

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

Málaga to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.

Train or bus from Málaga to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Málaga to l'Escala is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Málaga to l'Escala bus arrive?

Málaga to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Can I drive from Málaga to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to l'Escala is 1053 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Málaga to l'Escala.

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

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Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 4991+ hotels available in l'Escala.

Málaga to l'Escala - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to l'Escala by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to FlaçàR11
9h 48m
€91–187
Fly from Málaga Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)AGP - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçà
7h 6m
€41–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordAlsa
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escala1
17h 50m
€91–224
Drive 1,053.2 km
1. Drive from Málaga to l'Escala1,053.2 km
11h 14m
€164–237
Bus to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
2. Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)GRX - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçà
9h 55m
€59–184
Bus to Almería Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Almeria
2. Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)LEI - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçà
10h 10m
€100–308

Málaga to l'Escala by train and bus

23Weekly Services

9h 48mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 1,265.5 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Barcelona Sants, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to L'Escala via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 17h 50m.

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