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How to get fromTres Cantos to El Escorialby train (Renfe), bus, car, taxi, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Tres Cantos to El Escorial by train (Renfe), bus, car, taxi, subway, or train

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  1. Train via Ctra.Colmenar-Hospital Ramon Y Cajal (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Ramón y Cajal to El Escorialtrain train C8a
    1h 18m
    €7–17

  2. Train (Renfe)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tres Cantos to Madrid Chamartíntrain train C4b
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain train C8a
    1h 34m
    €5–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus bus 661 / ...
    1h 28m
    €7–12

  4. Drive 52.4 km

    1. Drive from Tres Cantos to El Escorialcar car 52.4 km
    50 min
    €9–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tres Cantos to El Escorialtaxi taxi 52.4 km
    50 min
    €95–120

  6. Line 10 subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Plaza De Castilla to Principe Piosubway subway 10
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorialtrain train 18903 / ...
    1h 28m
    €9–15

Tres Cantos to El Escorial by bus and train (Renfe)

Calendar229Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

Renfe Cercanias operates a train from Madrid-Ramón y Cajal to El Escorial hourly. Tickets cost €4–12 and the journey takes 50 min. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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