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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to l'Escala is to bus which costs €29 - €70 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to l'Escala is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €85 - €130.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Girona Airport and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Nice to l'Escala?

The distance between Nice and l'Escala is 703 km. The road distance is 554.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to l'Escala without a car is to train via Girona which takes 9h 24m and costs €70 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Nice to l'Escala, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Nice to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Nice to l'Escala is to train via Girona which takes 9h 24m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Girona Airport (GRO), which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Nice to l'Escala bus arrive?

Nice to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Girona Airport station.

Can I drive from Nice to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to l'Escala is 554 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Nice to l'Escala.

Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 4718+ hotels available in l'Escala.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Nice to l'Escala by train (TGV, 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 via Girona
best
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St CharlesTgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Girona9730 / ...
9h 24m
€72–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Girona - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
11h 48m
€30–66
Bus via Girona Airport (GRO)
1. Take the bus from Nice to Girona AirportFlixBus N758
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
10h 43m
€53–75
Drive 554.2 km
1. Drive from Nice to l'Escala554.2 km
5h 18m
€88–127
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)NCE - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
7h 46m
€40–158
Train
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St CharlesTgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Figueres Vilafant9730 / ...
10h 21m
€68–99

Nice to l'Escala by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.9 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Marseille St Charles, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Girona Airport and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 10h 43m.

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