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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to l'Escala is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €75 - €160 and takes 15h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to l'Escala is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs €40 - €170.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at L'Escala via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Santander to l'Escala?

The distance between Santander and l'Escala is 699 km. The road distance is 751.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to l'Escala without a car is to bus and train via Zaragoza which takes 10h 32m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Santander to l'Escala, including transfers.

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

Santander to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Train or bus from Santander to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Santander to l'Escala is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Santander to l'Escala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to l'Escala is 752 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Santander to l'Escala.

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

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Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 4991+ hotels available in l'Escala.

Santander to l'Escala - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to l'Escala by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Santander Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)SDR - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçà
5h 35m
€44–170
Bus, train via Zaragoza
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación Central de Autobuses de ZaragozaAlsa
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to GironaAve
10h 32m
€68–202
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to FlaçàR11
11h 7m
€82–290
Drive 751.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to l'Escala751.9 km
8h 41m
€117–169
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BIO - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Flaçà
8h 42m
€47–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordAlsa
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escala1
11h 50m
€81–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-SantsAlv
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to FlaçàR11
13h 48m
€75–174
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
4. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escala1
15h 29m
€78–157

Santander to l'Escala by bus and train

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10h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 699.4 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Santander to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona Sants, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to L'Escala via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 11h 50m.

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