4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to El Escorial
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to El Escorial is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to El Escorial will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for El Escorial every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:000h20Madrid7:20El Escorial£21One-way0 changes- 7:300h10Madrid7:40El Escorial£21One-way0 changes
- 17:200h20Madrid17:40El Escorial£31One-way0 changes
- 20:400h30Madrid21:10El Escorial£31One-way0 changes
- 8:000h30Madrid8:30El Escorial£31One-way0 changes
- 7:300h10Madrid7:40El Escorial£21One-way0 changes
- 17:200h20Madrid17:40El Escorial£31One-way0 changes
- 7:000h20Madrid7:20El Escorial£21One-way0 changes
- 20:400h30Madrid21:10El Escorial£31One-way0 changes
- 8:000h30Madrid8:30El Escorial£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Madrid to El Escorial
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to El Escorial among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 42 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£19 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid to El Escorial bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to El Escorial coaches for today, Tuesday 19 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:00 Madrid | 0h30 | 8:30 El Escorial | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:30 Madrid | 0h10 | 8:40 El Escorial | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 Madrid | 0h20 | 15:20 El Escorial | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:00 Madrid | 0h20 | 16:20 El Escorial | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:10 Madrid | 0h20 | 21:30 El Escorial | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Madrid to El Escorial by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to El Escorial
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Buses from Madrid to El Escorial run on average 5 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:20, the last at 08:20. The fastest coach covers the 42 km distance in 50m.
Distance 42 km |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 8:20 |
Last bus 8:20 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid from Madrid to El EscorialYou can travel by bus between Madrid to El Escorial with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to El Escorial coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to El Escorial by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at El Escorial, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
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