What is the cheapest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial?

The cheapest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial is to line 61 bus and bus which costs €7 - €12 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial?

The fastest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct bus between Alcalá de Henares and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Vía Complutense-Brihuega and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Hospital De La Princesa and Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Alcalá de Henares and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Intercambiador Av América Metro and arriving at El Escorial via Madrid-Principe Pio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial?

The distance between Alcalá de Henares and El Escorial is 97 km. The road distance is 75.3 km.

How do I travel from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial without a car?

The best way to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial without a car is to line 6 subway and train which takes 1h 44m and costs €10 - €17.

How long does it take to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial bus from?

Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Hospital De La Princesa station.

Where do I catch the Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial train from?

Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Intercambiador Av América Metro station.

Train or bus from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial?

The best way to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial is to line 61 bus and bus which takes 1h 46m and costs €7 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €6 - €21 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial bus arrive?

Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Moncloa station.

Where does the Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial train arrive?

Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Principe Pio station.

Can I drive from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial.

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Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial - 7 ways to travel via train

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There are 7 ways to get from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial by subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Renfe)

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Line 6 subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Intercambiador Av América Metro to Principe Piosubway 6
2. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorialtrain 18903 / ...
1h 44m
€10–16
Line 61 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hospital De La Princesa to Moncloabus 61
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661 / ...
1h 46m
€7–11
Drive 75.3 km
1. Drive from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorialcar 75.3 km
1h 4m
€12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorialtaxi 75.3 km
1h 4m
€130–170
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid Chamartíntrain C2 / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain C8a
1h 49m
€7–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid-Atocha Cercaníastrain C7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Estación De Atocha to Moncloabus Nc1
3. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661
2h 5m
€8–16
Train via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid-Atocha Cercaníastrain C7 / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to El Escorialtrain C8a
2h 26m
€8–23

Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 97.1 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Alcalá de Henares, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

You can take a bus from Vía Complutense-Brihuega to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Intercambiador De Avenida América, Hospital De La Princesa, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alcalá de Henares to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 1h 49m.

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