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

The cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Santander is to bus via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from l'Escala to Santander is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €45 - €180.

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

No, there is no direct bus from l'Escala to Santander. However, there are services departing from L'Escala and arriving at Santander E.A. via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from l'Escala to Santander?

The distance between l'Escala and Santander is 697 km. The road distance is 751.1 km.

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

The best way to get from l'Escala to Santander without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs €95 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from l'Escala to Santander, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from l'Escala to Santander?

The best way to get from l'Escala to Santander is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the l'Escala to Santander bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from l'Escala to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between l'Escala to Santander is 751 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from l'Escala to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

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l'Escala to Santander - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from l'Escala to Santander by train, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, 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.

Train, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Flaçà to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)BCN - SDR
5h 24m
€46–176
Train
1. Take the train from Flassa to Barcelona-SantsRe
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
11h 24m
€96–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from L'Escala to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Santander E.A.Alsa
12h 20m
€90–145
Drive 751.1 km
1. Drive from l'Escala to Santander751.1 km
8h 43m
€119–171
Train, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Flaçà to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BCN - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 26m
€47–164
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flaçà to Barcelona SantsR11 / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-AbandoAlv
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
13h 10m
€70–115
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from L'Escala to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
14h 12m
€81–129

l'Escala to Santander by bus and train

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Distance: 697 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Santander via Flaça, Flassa, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Escala to Santander E.A. via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 12h 20m.

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