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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to El Escorial is to bus which costs €40 - €45 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to El Escorial is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs €35 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur, Museo Reina Sofía and Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Málaga to El Escorial?

The distance between Málaga and El Escorial is 562 km. The road distance is 543.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to El Escorial without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €21 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Málaga to El Escorial, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Málaga to El Escorial bus arrive?

Málaga to El Escorial bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Can I drive from Málaga to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to El Escorial is 544 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Málaga to El Escorial.

Where can I stay near El Escorial?

There are 331+ hotels available in El Escorial.

Málaga to El Escorial - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Málaga to El Escorial by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño661
4h 20m
€21–99
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación Sur de AutobusesAlgeciras
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño661
7h 56m
€31–63
Drive 543.6 km
1. Drive from Málaga to El Escorial543.6 km
6h 13m
€86–124
Fly, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)AGP - MAD
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to El Escorial
4h 13m
€39–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Madrid, Avenida de AméricaAlsa
2. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño661
8h 57m
€40–44

Málaga to El Escorial by train and bus

154Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 562.1 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses, Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur, Delicias - Atocha, Museo Reina Sofía, Moncloa, and Intercambiador Moncloa in around 7h 56m.

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