The average train between Pontevedra and El Escorial takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontevedra 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 4 times a day between Pontevedra and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontevedra is at 5:42 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontevedra to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Pontevedra station and arriving at El Escorial station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Pontevedra to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Pontevedra station.
Pontevedra to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your Pontevedra to El Escorial train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Pontevedra and El Escorial is 428.5 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a train from Pontevedra to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 4h 53m.