The average train between Bilbao and El Escorial takes 10h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao to El Escorial. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bilbao and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:12 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at El Escorial station via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
Bilbao to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your Bilbao to El Escorial train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Bilbao and El Escorial is 314.2 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to El Escorial via Valladolid in around 6h 23m.
