What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to l'Escorial?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to l'Escorial is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to l'Escorial?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to l'Escorial is to train and taxi which takes 3h 6m and costs €130 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and l'Escorial?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to l'Escorial. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Ribarroja De Ebro via Zaragoza-Delicias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Madrid to l'Escorial?

The distance between Madrid and l'Escorial is 488 km. The road distance is 459.5 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to l'Escorial without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to l'Escorial without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 6m and costs €130 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to l'Escorial?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Madrid to l'Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to l'Escorial train from?

Madrid to l'Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Where does the Madrid to l'Escorial train arrive?

Madrid to l'Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.

Can I drive from Madrid to l'Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to l'Escorial is 459 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Madrid to l'Escorial.

Where can I stay near l'Escorial?

There are 35+ hotels available in l'Escorial.

Madrid to l'Escorial - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to l'Escorial by train, taxi, car, plane, bus, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lleidatrain Ave
2. Take the taxi from Lleida to l'Escorialtaxi
3h 6m
€137–203
Drive 459.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Madrid to l'Escorialcar 459.5 km
4h 46m
€75–108
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lleidatrain
3. Take the bus from Lleida to Maialsbus
6h 18m
€86–228
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Ave
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Ribarroja De Ebrotrain Re
5h 18m
€75–148

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

98Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madrid to l'Escorial.

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Distance: 488 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and l'Escorial, Spain?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to l'Escorial via Zaragoza-Delicias and Ribarroja De Ebro in around 5h 18m.

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