The average train between Bilbao and El Escorial takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. 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 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 4m. 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 Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
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 and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Bilbao and El Escorial is 314.2 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 5h 50m.
