There are 5 ways to get from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial by bus, train (Renfe), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661 / ...
1h 8m€4–6Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to El Escorial45.5 km
1h 11m€3Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorialtrain 18903 / ...
1h 25m€7–11Drive 45.6 km
- Drive from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorialcar 45.6 km
41 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorialtaxi 45.6 km
41 min€80–100
Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Cibeles and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Principe Pio and arriving at El Escorial via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Plaza de Cibeles and El Escorial is 46 km. The road distance is 45.6 km.
The best way to get from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial without a car is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs €4 - €7.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial, including transfers.
Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Intercambiador Moncloa station.
Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Principe Pio station.
The best way to get from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial is to bus which takes 1h 8m and costs €4 - €7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €7 - €12 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Plaza de Cibeles, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?
Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid operates a bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial hourly. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 012
- [email protected]
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
Bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to El Escorial
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €80–100
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
Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño station.
Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial is 46 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Plaza de Cibeles to El Escorial.
There are 360+ hotels available in El Escorial.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Plaza de Cibeles and El Escorial. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.