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How to get fromMadrid Atocha Station to Palacio de El Escorialby train (Renfe), bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to El Escorialtrain train C8a
    1h 36m
    €5–15

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to El Escorialrideshare rideshare 45.5 km
    1h 52m
    €3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación De Atocha to Moncloabus bus Nc1
    2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Est. De Autobuses De S.L.De El Escorialbus bus 661 / ...
    1h 42m
    €5–8

  4. Drive 50.3 km

    1. Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Palacio de El Escorialcar car 50.3 km
    45 min
    €8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madrid Atocha Station to Palacio de El Escorialtaxi taxi 50.3 km
    45 min
    €90–110

Madrid Atocha Station to Palacio de El Escorial by foot and bus

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Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 61.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to El Escorial hourly. Tickets cost €5–15 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Palacio de El Escorial via Estación De Atocha, Moncloa, Intercambiador Moncloa, and Est. De Autobuses De S.L.De El Escorial in around 1h 42m.

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