The average train between La Rochelle and El Escorial takes 22h 12m and the fastest train takes 15h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 3:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 22h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at El Escorial station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
La Rochelle to El Escorial train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to El Escorial train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at El Escorial station.
Book your La Rochelle to El Escorial train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and El Escorial is 665.4 km. The road distance is 1,051 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to El Escorial via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, San Sebastian/Donostia, and Madrid Chamartín in around 14h 32m.