The average train between La Rochelle and El Escorial takes 18h 38m and the fastest train takes 13h 23m. 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 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 6:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 18h 38m. 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 Ville station and arriving at El Escorial station via Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.
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 Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and El Escorial is 665.4 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to El Escorial via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, and Pasajes in around 15h.