The average train between Madrid and El Escorial takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is a train service every few hours 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 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 9:10 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 9:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid station and arriving at El Escorial station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Madrid to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Principe Pio station.
Madrid to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
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The distance between Madrid and El Escorial is 40.5 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial hourly. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 41 min.