What is the cheapest way to get from Cuenca to El Escorial?

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to El Escorial is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cuenca to El Escorial?

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to El Escorial is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Cuenca and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct train from Cuenca to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Cuenca Fernando Zobel and arriving at El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Cuenca to El Escorial?

The distance between Cuenca and El Escorial is 246 km. The road distance is 210.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to El Escorial without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €14 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Cuenca to El Escorial?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cuenca to El Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to El Escorial train from?

Cuenca to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.

Train or bus from Cuenca to El Escorial?

The best way to get from Cuenca to El Escorial is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €14 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Cuenca to El Escorial train arrive?

Cuenca to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to El Escorial is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Cuenca to El Escorial.

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

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Where can I stay near El Escorial?

There are 340+ hotels available in El Escorial.

Cuenca to El Escorial - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cuenca to El Escorial by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorialtrain C8a
2h 31m
€14–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Auto Res
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661
3h 33m
€18–28
Drive 210.1 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to El Escorialcar 210.1 km
2h 24m
€33–47

Cuenca to El Escorial by train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to El Escorial via Madrid Chamartín in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses, Méndez Álvaro, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 3h 33m.

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