What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial is to bus via Ourense which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial?

The fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial is to fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs €35 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Santiago de Compostela and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Santiago de Compostela and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Santiago De Compostela and arriving at El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial?

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and El Escorial is 600 km. The road distance is 550.9 km.

How do I travel from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €70 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial bus from?

Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela station.

Where do I catch the Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial train from?

Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.

Train or bus from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial?

The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial bus arrive?

Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.

Where does the Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial train arrive?

Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial.

How do I get a train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial?

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Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial - 7 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain C8a
4h 26m
€74–158
Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SCQ - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
4h 19m
€36–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Moncloabus Alsa / ...
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661 / ...
8h 51m
€59–83
Drive 550.9 km
1. Drive from Santiago de Compostela to El Escorialcar 550.9 km
5h 36m
€87–126
Bus via Ourense
1. Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela Estación de Autobuses to Ourense Estación de Autobusesbus
2. Take the bus from Ourense, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid-Moncloabus
3. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661
10h 21m
€46–78
Train to A Coruña Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain
2. Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LCG - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
5h 15m
€54–244
Train to Vigo, fly, train
1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Vigo Urzaiztrain
2. Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VGO - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
5h 45m
€59–223

Santiago de Compostela to El Escorial by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 600 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Santiago de Compostela, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Madrid Moncloa and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 8h 51m.

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