The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and El Escorial takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Donostia / San Sebastián 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 Donostia / San Sebastián and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donostia / San Sebastián is at 4:25 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Donostia / San Sebastián to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Donostia / San Sebastián station and arriving at El Escorial station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your Donostia / San Sebastián to El Escorial train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and El Escorial is 352.2 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 46m.