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An interpretive museum route through the cathedral towers, terraces, and historic rooms, combining architecture, views, and sacred heritage.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from El Escorial to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Escorial to Salamanca will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 1 trains that leave El Escorial for Salamanca on Thu, Jun 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from El Escorial to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for El Escorial to Salamanca trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18901 | On time 8:21 AM El Escorial station | 2h19 | 10:40 AM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18903 | On time 11:52 AM El Escorial station | 2h01 | 1:53 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18905 | On time 2:21 PM El Escorial station | 1h58 | 4:19 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18907 | On time 4:09 PM El Escorial station | 2h19 | 6:28 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18913 | On time 6:35 PM El Escorial station | 2h14 | 8:49 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18909 | On time 8:22 PM El Escorial station | 2h03 | 10:25 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
18911 | On time 9:50 PM El Escorial station | 1h54 | 11:44 PM Salamanca station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from El Escorial to Salamanca run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 5:47 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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