What is the cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial?

The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial is to bus via Toledo which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial?

The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial is to train and bus which takes 2h 26m and costs €29 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ciudad Real and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Toledo, Plaza Elíptica and Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ciudad Real and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct train from Ciudad Real to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at El Escorial via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid-Principe Pio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Ciudad Real to El Escorial?

The distance between Ciudad Real and El Escorial is 220 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.

How do I travel from Ciudad Real to El Escorial without a car?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 26m and costs €29 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to El Escorial bus from?

Ciudad Real to El Escorial bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Ciudad Real to El Escorial train from?

Ciudad Real to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.

Train or bus from Ciudad Real to El Escorial?

The best way to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Ciudad Real to El Escorial bus arrive?

Ciudad Real to El Escorial bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Toledo station.

Where does the Ciudad Real to El Escorial train arrive?

Ciudad Real to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Ciudad Real to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to El Escorial is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Ciudad Real to El Escorial.

How do I get a train ticket from Ciudad Real to El Escorial?

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Where can I stay near El Escorial?

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Ciudad Real to El Escorial - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ciudad Real to El Escorial by train, bus, train (Renfe), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAlv / ...
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño661
2h 26m
€30–57
Bus via Toledo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Toledo
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica
3. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño661
4h 27m
€20–37
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial18903 / ...
2h 49m
€33–57
Drive 215.6 km
1. Drive from Ciudad Real to El Escorial215.6 km
2h 47m
€34–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Estación Sur de Autobuses607
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño661
4h 46m

Ciudad Real to El Escorial by train and bus

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.2 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Ciudad Real-Central to El Escorial via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, and Madrid-Principe Pio in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Toledo, Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica, Plaza Elíptica, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 4h 27m.

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