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How to get fromMadrid to El Escorialby train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorialtrain18903 / ...
    41 min
    €5–8
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus661 / ...
    50 min
    €3–5
  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to El Escorialrideshare45.5 km
    59 min
    €3
  4. Drive 46.3 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to El Escorialcar46.3 km
    43 min
    €8–11
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madrid to El Escorialtaxi46.3 km
    43 min
    €65–85

Madrid to El Escorial by train (Renfe)

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket€5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and El Escorial, Madrid, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorial hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid operates a bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 50 min. ALSA also services this route hourly.

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