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

The cheapest way to get from Getafe to El Escorial is to line 3 subway and bus which costs €5 - €10 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Getafe to El Escorial is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct bus between Getafe and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Getafe to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Ctra.A42-Hospital De Getafe and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Plaza Elíptica and Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Getafe and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct train from Getafe to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Getafe-Centro and arriving at El Escorial via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid-Principe Pio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Getafe to El Escorial?

The distance between Getafe and El Escorial is 61 km. The road distance is 57.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Getafe to El Escorial without a car is to line 3 subway and bus which takes 1h 38m and costs €5 - €10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Getafe to El Escorial, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Getafe to El Escorial bus from?

Getafe to El Escorial bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Ctra.A42-Hospital De Getafe station.

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

Getafe to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Getafe-Centro station.

Train or bus from Getafe to El Escorial?

The best way to get from Getafe to El Escorial is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can line 444 bus and bus, which costs €5 - €13 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Getafe to El Escorial bus arrive?

Getafe to El Escorial bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica station.

Where does the Getafe to El Escorial train arrive?

Getafe to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías station.

Can I drive from Getafe to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Getafe to El Escorial is 57 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Getafe to El Escorial.

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

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Where can I stay near El Escorial?

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Getafe to El Escorial - 5 ways to travel via train, line 3 subway, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Getafe to El Escorial by subway, bus, train (Renfe), car, or taxi

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

Line 3 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Villaverde Alto to Moncloa3
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño661
1h 38m
€6–10
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Getafe-Centro to Madrid-Atocha CercaníasC4a / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial18903 / ...
2h 6m
€9–12
Drive 57.4 km
1. Drive from Getafe to El Escorial57.4 km
48 min
€10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Getafe to El Escorial57.4 km
48 min
€85–100
Line 444 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ctra.A42-Hospital De Getafe to Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica444 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plaza Elíptica to MoncloaSen
3. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño661
2h 11m
€6–12

Getafe to El Escorial by train, subway, and bus

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.8 km
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Getafe-Centro to El Escorial via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, and Madrid-Principe Pio in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ctra.A42-Hospital De Getafe to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica, Plaza Elíptica, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 2h 11m.

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