How to get from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial by train?

From Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial by train

To get from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial in Madrid, take the C1 train from Aeropuerto T4 station to Chamartín station. Next, take the C8A train from Chamartín station to El Escorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is €2.60. The train schedule from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to El Escorial on the Moovit app.

80min€2.60
Train - C1
Train - C8A
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Aeropuerto T4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Madrid Airport Terminal 4
  • 2
    Train - C1
    Wait for train
    C1
    Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - C8A
    Wait for train
    C8A
    El Escorial
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Escorial
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to El Escorial
    Walk to
    El Escorial
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial by bus and metro

To get from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial in Madrid, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the M-8 metro from Aeropuerto T4 station to Nuevos Ministerios station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M-6 metro and finally take the 661 bus from Intercambiador De Moncloa station to Av. Constitución - Francisco Valiño station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is €8.00. The train schedule from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to El Escorial on the Moovit app.

83min€8.00
Walk to metro stationMetro - M-8
Metro - M-8
Metro - M-6
Metro - M-6
Bus - 661661
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Aeropuerto T4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Aeropuerto T4
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - M-8
    Wait for metro
    M-8
    Nuevos Ministerios
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nuevos Ministerios
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - M-6
    Wait for metro
    M-6
    Circular Andén 1
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Moncloa
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intercambiador De Moncloa
    ID 8_06002
  • 7
    Bus - 661661
    Wait for bus
    661
    Est. De Autobuses De S. L. De El Escorial
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. Constitución - Francisco Valiño
    ID 8_10183
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to El Escorial
    Walk to
    El Escorial
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial

The distance between Madrid Airport Terminal 4, Madrid and El Escorial, Madrid is approximately 61.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Madrid – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial

To check the train schedule from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madrid Airport Terminal 4) and destination (El Escorial), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial by bus and metro

To get from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial in Madrid, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the M-8 metro from Aeropuerto T4 station to Nuevos Ministerios station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M-6 metro and finally take the 661 bus from Intercambiador De Moncloa station to Av. Constitución - Francisco Valiño station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is €8.00. The train schedule from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to El Escorial on the Moovit app.

83min€8.00
Walk to metro stationMetro - M-8
Metro - M-8
Metro - M-6
Metro - M-6
Bus - 661661
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Aeropuerto T4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Aeropuerto T4
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - M-8
    Wait for metro
    M-8
    Nuevos Ministerios
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nuevos Ministerios
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - M-6
    Wait for metro
    M-6
    Circular Andén 1
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Moncloa
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Intercambiador De Moncloa
    ID 8_06002
  • 7
    Bus - 661661
    Wait for bus
    661
    Est. De Autobuses De S. L. De El Escorial
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Av. Constitución - Francisco Valiño
    ID 8_10183
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to El Escorial
    Walk to
    El Escorial
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line C1, Train line C8A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Metro line M-8, Metro line M-6, Bus line 661.

  • Is there a direct train between Madrid Airport Terminal 4 and El Escorial in Madrid?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial in Madrid?

    The C1 train line goes from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station near Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to Chamartín station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chamartín station near El Escorial in Madrid.

  • How long does it take to travel from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial in Madrid by train?

    The total travel time between Madrid Airport Terminal 4 and El Escorial in Madrid by train is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to get to El Escorial in Madrid?

    Get on the C1 train from the Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station near Madrid Airport Terminal 4 in Madrid.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Madrid Airport Terminal 4 and El Escorial in Madrid?

    Get off the train at the Chamartín station, which is closest to El Escorial in Madrid.

  • How much is the train fare from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial?

    The ride from Madrid Airport Terminal 4 to El Escorial costs €2.60.

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