The average train between Santander and El Escorial takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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 3 times a day between Santander and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into El Escorial at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at El Escorial station via Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Santander to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at El Escorial station.
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The distance between Santander and El Escorial is 321.6 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Santander to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 5h 25m.
