The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and El Escorial takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid Airport (MAD) 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 hourly between Madrid Airport (MAD) and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 11:12 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at El Escorial station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to El Escorial train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and El Escorial is 46.3 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 1h 30m.