There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial by train (Renfe), bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorialtrain 18903 / ...
1h 2m€6–10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Est. De Autobuses De S.L.De El Escorialbus 661 / ...
1h 5m€3–5Drive 48.4 km
- Drive from Madrid to Palacio de El Escorialcar 48.4 km
46 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madrid to Palacio de El Escorialtaxi 48.4 km
46 min€85–110Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Madrid to El Escorial45.5 km
1h 26m€3
Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €7 - €11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Intercambiador Moncloa and arriving at Est. De Autobuses De S.L.De El Escorial. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Principe Pio and arriving at El Escorial. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Madrid and Palacio de El Escorial is 52 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €6 - €10.
The train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Intercambiador Moncloa station.
Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Principe Pio station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €6 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €5 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Palacio de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial hourly. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid operates a bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Est. De Autobuses De S.L.De El Escorial every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- 012
- [email protected]
- Website
- crtm.es
Bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Est. De Autobuses De S.L.De El Escorial
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.crtm.es/?lang=en
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to El Escorial
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Radio Taxi Independiente Madrid
- Phone
- +34 914 051 213
- Website
- radiotaxiindependiente.com
Radio Taxi Madrid Aeropuerto
- Phone
- +34 911 760 081
- Website
- taxiaeropuertobarajas.com
Radioteléfono Taxi de Madrid
- Phone
- +34 915 478 200
- Website
- radiotelefono-taxi.com
Star Taxi Mercedes Madrid
- Phone
- +34 915 932 020
- Website
- taximercedes.com
TeleTaxi Madrid
- Phone
- +34 913 712 131
- Website
- tele-taxi.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Est. De Autobuses De S.L.De El Escorial station.
Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial is 48 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Madrid to Palacio de El Escorial.
There are 359+ hotels available in Palacio de El Escorial.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Palacio de El Escorial. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.