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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to l'Escala is to bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 19h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to l'Escala is to fly and train which takes 8h 9m and costs €55 - €210.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Geneva - Bus station and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.

How far is it from Zurich to l'Escala?

The distance between Zurich and l'Escala is 1047 km. The road distance is 912.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to l'Escala without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 13h 23m to get from Zurich to l'Escala, including transfers.

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

Zurich to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Train or bus from Zurich to l'Escala?

The best way to get from Zurich to l'Escala is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs €200 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 18m.

Where does the Zurich to l'Escala bus arrive?

Zurich to l'Escala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Can I drive from Zurich to l'Escala?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to l'Escala is 913 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Zurich to l'Escala.

Where can I stay near l'Escala?

There are 4858+ hotels available in l'Escala.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to l'Escala by train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Avignon TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Girona
13h 23m
€203–399
Fly Zurich Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)ZRH - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
8h 9m
€58–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
16h 28m
€119–196
Drive 912.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to l'Escala912.7 km
9h 13m
€159–230
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Geneva106
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
17h 18m
€77–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Girona - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Sec11
19h 58m
€71–144
Train to Basel, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BSL - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Flaçà
9h 3m
€63–214
Fly Zurich Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)ZRH - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Girona
9h 52m
€181–609

Zurich to l'Escala by train and bus

5Weekly Services

13h 23mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,046.8 km
Duration: 13h 23m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Lausanne, Avignon Tgv, Girona, Flaçà, and Flaça in around 13h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Geneva - Bus station and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 17h 18m.

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