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

The cheapest way to get from Recoletos to El Escorial is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Recoletos to El Escorial is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €7 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between Recoletos and El Escorial?

No, there is no direct bus from Recoletos to El Escorial. However, there are services departing from Cibeles and arriving at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño via Intercambiador Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Recoletos and El Escorial?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Recoletos and arriving at El Escorial. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Recoletos to El Escorial?

The distance between Recoletos and El Escorial is 57 km. The road distance is 46 km.

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

The best way to get from Recoletos to El Escorial without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €6 - €9.

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

The train from Madrid-Recoletos to El Escorial takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Recoletos to El Escorial bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Intercambiador Moncloa station.

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

Recoletos to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Recoletos station.

Train or bus from Recoletos to El Escorial?

The best way to get from Recoletos to El Escorial is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €10 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Recoletos to El Escorial bus arrive?

Recoletos to El Escorial bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño station.

Where does the Recoletos to El Escorial train arrive?

Recoletos to El Escorial train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Escorial station.

Can I drive from Recoletos to El Escorial?

Yes, the driving distance between Recoletos to El Escorial is 46 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Recoletos to El Escorial.

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

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Where can I stay near El Escorial?

There are 334+ hotels available in El Escorial.

Can I share a ride from Recoletos to El Escorial?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Recoletos and El Escorial. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Recoletos to El Escorial - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Recoletos to El Escorial by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Recoletos to El Escorialtrain Re
1h 6m
€6–9
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to El Escorialrideshare 45.6 km
59 min
€3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiñobus 661
1h 9m
€4–10
Train via Principe Pio (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to El Escorialtrain 18903 / ...
1h 30m
€6–10
Drive 46 km
1. Drive from Recoletos to El Escorialcar 46 km
41 min
€8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Recoletos to El Escorialtaxi 46 km
41 min
€65–85

Recoletos to El Escorial by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 57.1 km
Duration: 1h 6m

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

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Recoletos to El Escorial twice daily. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid operates a bus from Intercambiador Moncloa to Av.Constitución-Francisco Valiño every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 50 min.

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