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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to l'Escala is to bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 14h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to l'Escala is to drive which takes 8h 4m and costs €120 - €180.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Tours station to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Gare St Jean, Bordeaux and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

How far is it from Tours to l'Escala?

The distance between Tours and l'Escala is 1241 km. The road distance is 774.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to l'Escala without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €85 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Tours to l'Escala, including transfers.

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

Tours to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.

Train or bus from Tours to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Tours to l'Escala is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 14h 57m.

Where does the Tours to l'Escala bus arrive?

Tours to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Tours to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to l'Escala is 774 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Tours to l'Escala.

Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 4575+ hotels available in l'Escala.

Tours to l'Escala - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Tours to l'Escala by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Montpellier Sud De FranceTgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to GironaTgv
10h 26m
€85–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Girona
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
14h 57m
€35–155
Drive 774.4 km
1. Drive from Tours to l'Escala774.4 km
8h 4m
€123–178
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)ORY - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
9h 4m
€90–356
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port-BouTer
16h 39m
€69–145
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)NTE - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
9h 49m
€60–294
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)CDG - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
9h 33m
€94–381
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)ORY - PGF
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Girona
8h 51m
€169–527
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgv
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)ORY - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Girona
9h 47m
€178–620
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)NTE - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Girona
10h 47m
€91–398

Tours to l'Escala by train and bus

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10h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,241.2 km
Duration: 10h 26m

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

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Montpellier Sud De France, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare St Jean, Meca, Bordeaux, Girona, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 14h 57m.

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