How to travel from Madrid to El Escorial

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from Madrid to El Escorial

You can get from Madrid to El Escorial by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

To get from Madrid to El Escorial on Jun 01 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:00AM0h30
Madrid
08:30AMEl Escorial
21One-way
0 transfers
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08:00AM0h30
Madrid
08:30AMEl Escorial
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08:10AM0h50
Madrid
09:00AMEl Escorial
51One-way
0 transfers
07:00PM1h00
Madrid
08:00PMEl Escorial
51One-way
0 transfers
03:00PM0h40
Madrid
03:40PMEl Escorial
51One-way
0 transfers

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Travel Information from Madrid to El Escorial

distanceDistance26 miles (42 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain

Take a train to travel 26 miles (42 km) from Madrid to El Escorial. Travelers can even take a direct from Madrid to El Escorial.

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FAQs: Travel to El Escorial easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to El Escorial.
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You can get from Madrid to El Escorial by train.

The distance is approximately 26 miles (42 km) from Madrid to El Escorial.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to El Escorial is:

  • Around 50 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to El Escorial from Madrid as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to El Escorial:

  • Most travelers who book a train ticket from Madrid to El Escorial depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to El Escorial.
Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to El Escorial? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to El Escorial usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Ávila, Collado Villalba or Segovia. If you're looking to explore Ávila, Collado Villalba or Segovia from El Escorial, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

When planning your trip from Madrid to El Escorial, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Train tickets are costing on average $10 (€9) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Madrid to El Escorial online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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