How far is L'Escala from Barcelona?

About 72 miles (116 km) separate L'Escala and Barcelona.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from L'Escala to Barcelona?

Most of the buses traveling from L'Escala to Barcelona leave from Parada de Autobuses L'Escala and arrive at Estació del Nord de Barcelona. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Barcelona?

Once in Barcelona, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Art Museum of Catalonia, Plaça Reial, Casa Mila, Casa Vicens and Parc de L'Espanya Industrial.

Bus L'Escala to Barcelona from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for L'Escala to Barcelona on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55am	Plaça les Escoles	3h 20m	10:15am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	Cheapest
Bus	2:45pm	Plaça les Escoles	3h 15m	6:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	Fastest
Bus	6:55am	Plaça les Escoles	4h 5m	11:00am	Aeroport T2, Barcelona	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Plaça les Escoles	4h	6:45pm	Aeroport T2, Barcelona	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Plaça les Escoles	3h 15m	8:45pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	6:55am	Plaça les Escoles	3h 55m	10:50am	Aeroport T1, Barcelona	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Plaça les Escoles	3h 50m	6:35pm	Aeroport T1, Barcelona	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from L'Escala to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

71 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $37	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $20	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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Sarfa

3.5/52,045 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.3

According to 25 reviews, Sarfa received a 3.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness, but some complained about the wifi. Sarfa ticket prices on this trip start at $34

SARFA S.L. L'Escala Barcelona recent customer reviews

The Bus was 20 minutes late, but it looked like this was due to the payment device. The driver was friendly and we felt very safe during the trip. He even managed to arrive only 10 minutes later than anticipated. The Bus was clean and air conditioned! We would absolutely take another ride :)

Larissa S.

July 5, 2025

30 minutes late!!

Marc G.

August 12, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in L'Escala and Barcelona?

Stops in L'Escala

A - Parada de Autobuses L'Escala

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Airport

C - Barcelona Sants

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Frequently asked questions about traveling from L'Escala to Barcelona by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/11

$31

11/12

$31

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$31

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$31

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$31

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$31

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11/18

$31

The cheapest trip from L'Escala to Barcelona was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from L'Escala to Barcelona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $34 for a bus ticket from L'Escala to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-18.