What is the cheapest way to get from Tarragona to El Escorial?

The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to El Escorial is to bus via Zaragoza which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tarragona to El Escorial?

The fastest way to get from Tarragona to El Escorial is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €55 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Tarragona and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Camp De Tarragona and arriving at El Escorial via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Tarragona to El Escorial?

The distance between Tarragona and El Escorial is 596 km. The road distance is 582.7 km.

How do I travel from Tarragona to El Escorial without a car?

The best way to get from Tarragona to El Escorial without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €55 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Tarragona to El Escorial?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Tarragona to El Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarragona to El Escorial bus from?

Tarragona to El Escorial bus services, operated by HIFE S.A., depart from Tarragona station.

Where do I catch the Tarragona to El Escorial train from?

Tarragona to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Camp De Tarragona station.

Train or bus from Tarragona to El Escorial?

The best way to get from Tarragona to El Escorial is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Zaragoza, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Tarragona to El Escorial bus arrive?

Tarragona to El Escorial bus services, operated by HIFE S.A., arrive at Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza station.

Where does the Tarragona to El Escorial train arrive?

Tarragona to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Tarragona to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to El Escorial is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Tarragona to El Escorial.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tarragona to El Escorial?

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Tarragona to El Escorial - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Tarragona and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza, Hospital De La Princesa and Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Tarragona to El Escorial by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to El Escorialtrain C8a
5h 24m
€57–157
Bus via Zaragoza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarragona to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus
2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
3. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661
10h 18m
€53–108
Drive 582.7 km
1. Drive from Tarragona to El Escorialcar 582.7 km
5h 52m
€93–134
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
5h 52m
€62–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarragona to Cuencabus 051
2. Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
3. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661
12h 9m
€76–110
Train to Valencia Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain
7h 18m
€71–169

Tarragona to El Escorial by bus and train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596.1 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

You can take a bus from Tarragona - Zona Educacional to El Escorial via Estació del Camp de Tarragona, Camp De Tarragona, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza, Madrid, Avenida de América, Hospital De La Princesa, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 10h 18m.

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