The average train between Cartagena and El Escorial takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cartagena 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 3 times a day between Cartagena and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cartagena is at 11:55 AM which arrives into El Escorial at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Murcia Del Carmen and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cartagena to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Cartagena station and arriving at El Escorial station via Murcia Del Carmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Cartagena to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cartagena station.
Cartagena to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your Cartagena to El Escorial train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Cartagena and El Escorial is 427.9 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Cartagena to El Escorial via Murcia Del Carmen and Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 32m.
