The average train between Getafe and El Escorial takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Getafe to El Escorial. 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 Getafe and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Getafe is at 10:43 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 36m • 2 changes


1h 28m • 2 changes


1h 29m • 2 changes


1h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Getafe to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Getafe station and arriving at El Escorial station via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Getafe to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Getafe-Centro station.
Getafe to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your Getafe to El Escorial train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Getafe and El Escorial is 45.5 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Getafe-Centro to El Escorial via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, and Madrid-Principe Pio in around 1h 48m.