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

The cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from El Escorial to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between El Escorial and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from El Escorial to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Moncloa and Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between El Escorial and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from El Escorial and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from El Escorial to Barcelona?

The distance between El Escorial and Barcelona is 664 km. The road distance is 651.2 km.

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

The best way to get from El Escorial to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from El Escorial to Barcelona, including transfers.

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

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

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

El Escorial to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from El Escorial station.

Train or bus from El Escorial to Barcelona?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the El Escorial to Barcelona bus arrive?

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

Where does the El Escorial to Barcelona train arrive?

El Escorial to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías station.

Can I drive from El Escorial to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between El Escorial to Barcelona is 651 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from El Escorial to Barcelona.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from El Escorial to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid-Atocha Cercaníastrain C8a / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 17m
€65–175
Train, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
4h 21m
€53–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus 661 / ...
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
10h 35m
€54–92
Drive 651.2 km
1. Drive from El Escorial to Barcelonacar 651.2 km
6h 51m
€103–148

El Escorial to Barcelona by train

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Distance: 664.4 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from El Escorial to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, 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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