Madrid to El Escorial train with Cercanías

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

The average ticket from Madrid to El Escorial will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.

Of the 683 trains that leave Madrid for El Escorial on Tue, Apr 28, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Apr 28 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .

On Tue, Apr 28 the slowest trains will take 53 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.