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

The cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Bern is to bus and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 190 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from l'Escala to Bern is to drive which takes 7h 51m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 190.

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

No, there is no direct bus from l'Escala to Bern. However, there are services departing from L'Escala and arriving at Bern via Barcelona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

How far is it from l'Escala to Bern?

The distance between l'Escala and Bern is 926 km. The road distance is 801.1 km.

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

The best way to get from l'Escala to Bern without a car is to train via Girona which takes 12h 1m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 12h 1m to get from l'Escala to Bern, including transfers.

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

l'Escala to Bern bus services, operated by Moventis, depart from L'Escala station.

Train or bus from l'Escala to Bern?

The best way to get from l'Escala to Bern is to train via Girona which takes 12h 1m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 150 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the l'Escala to Bern bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from l'Escala to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between l'Escala to Bern is 801 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from l'Escala to Bern.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from l'Escala to Bern by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, train, 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 via Girona
best
1. Take the train from Girona to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
3. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
12h 1m
CHF 99–255
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos11
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Geneva - Bus station
3. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
15h 20m
CHF 64–183
Drive 801.1 km
1. Drive from l'Escala to Bern801.1 km
7h 51m
CHF 131–189
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Flaçà to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BCN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
8h 31m
CHF 86–250
Train
1. Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
3. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
13h 5m
CHF 100–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from L'Escala to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1
2. Take the bus from Barcelona to BernFlixBus N872
17h 40m
CHF 68–143
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Flaçà to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Basel (BSL)BCN - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
8h 58m
CHF 74–215
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Flaçà to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BCN - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
9h 46m
CHF 69–210
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Flaçà to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BCN - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
4. Take the train from Brig to Bern
11h 24m
CHF 94–279

l'Escala to Bern by bus and train

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12h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925.5 km
Duration: 12h 1m

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

You can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Bern via Flaça, Flaçà, Girona, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Escala to Bern via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Barcelona in around 17h 40m.

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