The average train between El Escorial and Alicante takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from El Escorial to Alicante. 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 every 3 hours between El Escorial and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Escorial is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Alicante at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Alicante. However, there are services departing from El Escorial station and arriving at Alicante station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
El Escorial to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from El Escorial station.
El Escorial to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your El Escorial to Alicante train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 3 other operators.
The distance between El Escorial and Alicante is 399.8 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a train from El Escorial to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín in around 3h 47m.