The average train between Paris and El Escorial takes 16h and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 twice daily between Paris and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 2:42 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 16h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon station and arriving at El Escorial station via Barcelona-Sants station and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
Paris to El Escorial train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
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The distance between Paris and El Escorial is 1052 km. The road distance is 1241 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to El Escorial via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, and Madrid-Principe Pio in around 12h 11m.