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How to get fromEl Escorial to Barcelonaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from El Escorial to Barcelona by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus bus 661 / ...
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    4h 33m
    €60–168

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAD - BCN
    4h 21m
    €53–172

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus bus 661 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
    10h 35m
    €54–92

  4. Drive  651.2 km

    1. Drive from El Escorial to Barcelonacar car 651.2 km
    6h 51m
    €104–150

  5. Bus via Madrid

    1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus bus 661 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 31m
    €64–117

El Escorial to Barcelona by bus and train

Calendar366Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Intercambiador Moncloa, Moncloa, Conde De Peñalver - Maldonado, and Madrid, Avenida de América in around 10h 35m.

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