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 which costs €80 - €160 and takes 11h 50m.

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 6h 31m and costs €45 - €190.

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 862 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 29m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m 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 10h 38m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €160 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 4718+ hotels available in l'Escala.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to l'Escala by bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), 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.

Bus, train via Zaragoza
best
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 29m
€68–202
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, train
cheapest
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-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
8h 24m
€48–164
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 GironaAvn / ...
10h 38m
€94–343
Drive 751.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to l'Escala751.9 km
8h 41m
€120–173
Fly from Santander Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)SDR - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
6h 31m
€49–190
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
€82–153
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 FlassaRe
13h 55m
€78–209
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostia
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to L'Escala1
14h 50m
€78–125
Bus, bus to Asturias Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Oviedo
2. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]
3. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)OVD - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
10h 13m
€61–211

Santander to l'Escala by bus and train

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10h 29mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 862.5 km
Duration: 10h 29m

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, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 10h 38m. 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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