The average train between El Escorial and Versailles takes 20h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from El Escorial to Versailles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between El Escorial and Versailles. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Escorial is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Versailles at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Principe Pio and take an average of 20h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Versailles. However, there are services departing from El Escorial station and arriving at Versailles station via Madrid-Principe Pio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.
El Escorial to Versailles train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.
El Escorial to Versailles train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Book your El Escorial to Versailles train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 4 other operators.
The distance between El Escorial and Versailles is 1,038.7 km. The road distance is 1,760 km.
You can take a train from El Escorial to Versailles Château Rive Gauche via Madrid-Principe Pio, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Paris Gare d'Austerlitz in around 13h 10m.