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Santander to El Escorial trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and El Escorial takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. 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.

5h 45m
Duration
492 km
Distance
€67
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train (Renfe)

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  1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
  2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain train C8a
5h 44m
€55–93

Santander to El Escorial train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Santander and El Escorial. The earliest departure is at 6:48 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 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 491.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 5h 44m.

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