What is the cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Atocha?

The cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Atocha is to bus which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Escorial to Atocha?

The fastest way to get from El Escorial to Atocha is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €7 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between El Escorial and Atocha?

No, there is no direct bus from El Escorial to Atocha. However, there are services departing from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López and arriving at Estación De Atocha via Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between El Escorial and Atocha?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Escorial and arriving at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from El Escorial to Atocha?

The distance between El Escorial and Atocha is 55 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.

How do I travel from El Escorial to Atocha without a car?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Atocha without a car is to train via Madrid-Principe Pio which takes 52 min and costs €5 - €14.

How long does it take to get from El Escorial to Atocha?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from El Escorial to Atocha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Escorial to Atocha bus from?

El Escorial to Atocha bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López station.

Where do I catch the El Escorial to Atocha train from?

El Escorial to Atocha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.

Train or bus from El Escorial to Atocha?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Atocha is to train via Madrid-Principe Pio which takes 52 min and costs €5 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the El Escorial to Atocha bus arrive?

El Escorial to Atocha bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Intercambiador Moncloa station.

Where does the El Escorial to Atocha train arrive?

El Escorial to Atocha train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Principe Pio station.

Can I drive from El Escorial to Atocha?

Yes, the driving distance between El Escorial to Atocha is 48 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from El Escorial to Atocha.

How do I get a train ticket from El Escorial to Atocha?

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There are 5 ways to get from El Escorial to Atocha by train (Renfe), bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Madrid-Principe Pio (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid-Principe Piotrain 18014 / ...
52 min
€6–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus 661 / ...
2. Take the bus from Moncloa to Estación De Atochabus Nc2
1h 17m
€5–8
Drive 48.4 km
1. Drive from El Escorial to Atochacar 48.4 km
42 min
€8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from El Escorial to Atochataxi 48.4 km
42 min
€85–110
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid-Atocha Cercaníastrain C8a / ...
1h 9m
€5–15

El Escorial to Atocha by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 54.6 km
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between El Escorial, Madrid, Spain and Atocha, Madrid, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from El Escorial to Madrid-Principe Pio hourly. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 40 min. Renfe Cercanias also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Estación De Atocha via Intercambiador Moncloa and Moncloa in around 1h 17m.

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