There are 6 ways to get from Recoletos Station to El Escorial by train (Renfe), bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Recoletos to El Escorialtrain Re
1h 5m€7–11Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to El Escorial45.5 km
1h 15m€3Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Museo Arqueológico to Moncloabus 1
- Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661
1h 25m€4–7Drive 45.5 km
- Drive from Recoletos Station to El Escorialcar 45.5 km
41 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Recoletos Station to El Escorialtaxi 45.5 km
41 min€80–100Train via Principe Pio (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorialtrain 18903 / ...
1h 29m€8–11
Recoletos Station to El Escorial by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Recoletos Station to El Escorial is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Recoletos Station to El Escorial is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Recoletos Station to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Museo Arqueológico and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Recoletos and arriving at El Escorial. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Recoletos Station and El Escorial is 57 km. The road distance is 45.5 km.
The best way to get from Recoletos Station to El Escorial without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €7 - €11.
The train from Madrid-Recoletos to El Escorial takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Recoletos Station to El Escorial bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Museo Arqueológico station.
Recoletos Station to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Recoletos station.
The best way to get from Recoletos Station to El Escorial is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs €4 - €7 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Recoletos Station, Madrid, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Recoletos to El Escorial 3 times a day. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Recoletos Station to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Museo Arqueológico, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Recoletos to El Escorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 878 331
- Website
- EMT Madrid
Bus from Museo Arqueológico to Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- EMT Madrid
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
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
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Booking & Getting There
Recoletos Station to El Escorial bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Moncloa station.
Recoletos Station to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
Yes, the driving distance between Recoletos Station to El Escorial is 46 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Recoletos Station to El Escorial.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Recoletos Station and El Escorial. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.