El Escorial to Madrid train with Cercanías

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The cheapest and fastest trains from El Escorial to Madrid

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 16 Nov
Cheapest price on 16 Nov
£4
Average ticket price on 16 Nov
£4
Fastest journey on 16 Nov
47 m
Average journey duration on 16 Nov
51 m
Trains on 16 Nov
69
Distance
42 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from El Escorial to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from El Escorial to Madrid will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

On Mon 16 Nov, we found 69 trains from El Escorial to Madrid, including 27 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .

The slowest trains will take 55 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.

  • CercaníasC8a:21020
    0 changes
  • CercaníasC8a:21046 · C10:21170
    1 change
  • CercaníasC8a:21042 · C10:21162
    1 change
  • CercaníasC8a:21000 · C10:21182
    1 change
  • CercaníasC8a:21012 · C10:21116
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from El Escorial to Madrid

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Trains from El Escorial to Madrid run on average 55 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 46m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
42 km
Average train duration
58m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
55
Direct trains
23
Fastest train
46m
First train
0:01
Last train
23:58
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
2 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your El Escorial to Madrid trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from El Escorial to Madrid.

The cost of a train ticket from El Escorial to Madrid can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from El Escorial to Madrid covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 55 per day.
The train distance from El Escorial to Madrid is 42 km.
The first train from El Escorial to Madrid leaves at 0:01.
The last train from El Escorial to Madrid departs at 23:58.
Trains from El Escorial to Madrid run approximately 55 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between El Escorial and Madrid. The service operates 23 times per day, provided by Cercanías.

Live departures

El Escorial to Madrid train times

The table below shows live departures for El Escorial to Madrid trains for today, Sunday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CercaníasC8a:7501814:11 El Escorial station
0h55
15:06 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:75018 · C10:7513814:11 El Escorial station
1h11
15:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:75018 · C10:7513814:11 El Escorial station
1h24
15:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:75020 · C10:7514215:11 El Escorial station
1h24
16:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:75020 · C10:7514215:11 El Escorial station
1h11
16:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:7502015:11 El Escorial station
0h55
16:06 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:7502216:11 El Escorial station
0h55
17:06 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:75022 · C10:7514616:11 El Escorial station
1h24
17:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:75022 · C10:7514616:11 El Escorial station
1h11
17:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:75024 · C10:7515017:11 El Escorial station
1h24
18:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:75024 · C10:7515017:11 El Escorial station
1h11
18:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:7502417:11 El Escorial station
0h55
18:06 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:7502618:13 El Escorial station
0h55
19:08 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:75026 · C10:7515418:13 El Escorial station
1h09
19:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:75026 · C10:7515418:13 El Escorial station
1h22
19:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:75028 · C10:7515819:11 El Escorial station
1h11
20:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:7502819:11 El Escorial station
0h55
20:06 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:75028 · C10:7515819:11 El Escorial station
1h24
20:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:7503020:11 El Escorial station
0h55
21:06 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:75030 · C10:7516220:11 El Escorial station
1h11
21:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:75030 · C10:7516220:11 El Escorial station
1h24
21:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:75032 · C10:7516621:11 El Escorial station
1h11
22:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:7503221:11 El Escorial station
0h55
22:06 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:75032 · C10:7516621:11 El Escorial station
1h24
22:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:7503422:11 El Escorial station
0h55
23:06 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:75034 · C10:7517022:11 El Escorial station
1h06
23:17 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:75034 · C10:7517022:11 El Escorial station
1h19
23:30 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
Monday 16 November
CercaníasC8a:21000 · C10:211825:45 El Escorial station
2h11
7:56 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:210005:45 El Escorial station
0h55
6:40 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21000 · C10:211825:45 El Escorial station
1h58
7:43 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:210026:23 El Escorial station
0h55
7:18 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21002 · C10:211826:23 El Escorial station
1h33
7:56 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:21002 · C10:211826:23 El Escorial station
1h20
7:43 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:21004 · C10:211826:49 El Escorial station
0h54
7:43 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:210046:49 El Escorial station
0h55
7:44 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21004 · C10:211826:49 El Escorial station
1h07
7:56 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC10:211826:56 El Escorial station
0h47
7:43 Madrid Príncipe Pío0 changesdirect
CercaníasC10:211826:56 El Escorial station
1h15
8:11 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC10:211826:56 El Escorial station
1h00
7:56 Atocha-Cercanías0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:210067:17 El Escorial station
0h55
8:12 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21006 · C10:211867:17 El Escorial station
1h08
8:25 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:21006 · C10:211867:17 El Escorial station
0h54
8:11 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC10:211867:24 El Escorial station
1h17
8:41 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC10:211867:24 El Escorial station
0h47
8:11 Madrid Príncipe Pío0 changesdirect
CercaníasC10:211867:24 El Escorial station
1h01
8:25 Atocha-Cercanías0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:210087:55 El Escorial station
0h55
8:50 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21008 · C10:211127:55 El Escorial station
1h11
9:06 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:21008 · C10:211127:55 El Escorial station
0h58
8:53 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:21012 · C10:211168:24 El Escorial station
1h27
9:51 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:21012 · C10:211168:24 El Escorial station
1h40
10:04 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:210128:24 El Escorial station
0h55
9:19 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:210149:10 El Escorial station
0h55
10:05 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21014 · C10:211189:10 El Escorial station
1h12
10:22 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:21014 · C10:211189:10 El Escorial station
1h25
10:35 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:21016 · C10:2112210:10 El Escorial station
1h24
11:34 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:21016 · C10:2112210:10 El Escorial station
1h11
11:21 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:2101610:10 El Escorial station
0h55
11:05 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21018 · C10:2112611:10 El Escorial station
1h11
12:21 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:2101811:10 El Escorial station
0h55
12:05 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21018 · C10:2112611:10 El Escorial station
1h24
12:34 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:2102012:10 El Escorial station
0h55
13:05 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect
CercaníasC8a:21020 · C10:2113012:10 El Escorial station
1h24
13:34 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:21020 · C10:2113012:10 El Escorial station
1h11
13:21 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:21022 · C10:2113413:10 El Escorial station
1h11
14:21 Madrid Príncipe Pío1 change
CercaníasC8a:21022 · C10:2113413:10 El Escorial station
1h24
14:34 Atocha-Cercanías1 change
CercaníasC8a:2102213:10 El Escorial station
0h55
14:05 Madrid Chamartín0 changesdirect

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Cercanías

About
Cercanías is the commuter rail service operated by Renfe, Spain's national railway company, connecting metropolitan areas across the country. Established in 1989, it aims to provide frequent and high-capacity transportation for daily commuters and travelers. Cercanías operates in 12 urban areas, including Madrid, Barcelona (where it's known as Rodalies), Valencia (Rodalia), and Bilbao (Aldiriak). The service integrates with other public transport systems like metro networks, simplifying urban and suburban travel. Ticket options include single, return, and 10-journey \Bonotren\" tickets, with prices varying by zone. A notable feature is the \"Combinado Cercanías,\" offering free transfers on Cercanías trains when purchasing long-distance or high-speed AVE tickets. Cercanías trains typically run from early morning until around midnight."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Cercanías Duration
46m
Cheapest Cercanías Price
£4
Cercanías frequency
55 a day
Luggage included
You can carry up to 3 pieces of hand luggage onto the train, provided that the sum of the three does not exceed 25 kg or 290 cm.
Cancellation Policy
Single tickets can only be cancelled at station ticket offices within 2 hours of purchase, provided they haven't been used.
Refund
If a train is cancelled due to a strike, Renfe will allow passengers to travel on another train or cancel/change their ticket free of charge.
Amenities on board the train
USB plugs
Accessibility
The new trains will provide increased access for passengers with reduced mobility, as well as to visually or hearing impaired travelers.
Bikes
Each person can travel with one bicycle, placed in designated spaces, and if the train is too crowded, you can wait for the next train or get a refund.
Pets
Pets are allowed (dogs, cats and birds) with no weight limit and provided they are on a lead and with a muzzle.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between El Escorial and Madrid

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Currently, there is no high-speed train service from El Escorial to Madrid.
There is no night train service from El Escorial to Madrid.

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Things to do in Madrid

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe. Rooms, meals and Metro fares are usually cheaper than Paris or London, but central hotels and popular dining areas raise costs.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or menú del día.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€1.80-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.

Plan your visit to Madrid

Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Madrid.

The train journey from El Escorial to Madrid is quite scenic, offering views of the picturesque Sierra de Guadarrama mountains and the surrounding countryside, making it a pleasant and visually appealing trip.

FAQs: El Escorial to Madrid train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from El Escorial to Madrid by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from El Escorial to Madrid in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from El Escorial to Madrid.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in El Escorial and Madrid

Most El Escorial to Madrid trains use the El Escorial to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid Príncipe Pío. Use this guide to compare El Escorial and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in El Escorial
Arrival train stations in Madrid

Which El Escorial station do trains to Madrid leave from?

Trains from El Escorial to Madrid leave from El Escorial. The station is 1 km from El Escorial city centre at 28280 El Escorial, Madrid, Spain.
El Escorial28280 El Escorial, Madrid, SpainParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
City-centre transport

Getting to El Escorial from El Escorial city centre

El Escorial is 1 km from El Escorial city centre. Check local transport options before travel.

El Escorial train station facilities and services

El Escorial has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at El Escorial.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at El Escorial.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at El Escorial: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at El Escorial.

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Train stations for El Escorial to Madrid

Check train stations information for El Escorial and Madrid, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.

The train station in El Escorial that goes to Madrid is El Escorial, and it arrives at Madrid Chamartín.

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