The train between Madrid and El Escorial takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Madrid 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 and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:45 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Madrid to El Escorial? 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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid station and arriving at El Escorial station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Madrid to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your Madrid to El Escorial train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and El Escorial is 40.5 km. The road distance is 51 km.
Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorial hourly. Tickets cost €4–13 and the journey takes 53 min. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 3 times a day.