The average train between El Escorial and Brussels takes 22h 31m and the fastest train takes 20h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from El Escorial to Brussels. 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 El Escorial and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 10:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Escorial is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Brussels at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Principe Pio and take an average of 22h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from El Escorial to Brussels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Brussels. However, there are services departing from El Escorial station and arriving at Brussels station via Madrid-Principe Pio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.
El Escorial to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.
El Escorial to Brussels train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your El Escorial to Brussels train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 5 other operators.
The distance between El Escorial and Brussels is 1,315.9 km. The road distance is 2,068 km.
You can take a train from El Escorial to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Madrid-Principe Pio, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 14h 4m.