How to get from Vallecas to El Escorial by train?

From Vallecas to El Escorial by train

To get from Vallecas to El Escorial in Madrid, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the C2 train from Vallecas station to Atocha station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C4B train and finally take the C8 train from Chamartín station to El Escorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is €3.40.

100min€3.40
Train - C2
Train - C2
Train - C4B
Train - C8
Train - C8
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Vallecas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vallecas
  • 2
    Train - C2
    Wait for train
    C2
    Madrid - Atocha Cercanías
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Atocha
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - C4B
    Wait for train
    C4B
    Colmenar Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    14 min
  • 6
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    El Escorial
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Escorial
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to El Escorial
    Walk to
    El Escorial
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vallecas to El Escorial by train via C2, C1 and C8

To get from Vallecas to El Escorial in Madrid, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the C2 train from Vallecas station to Atocha station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C1 train and finally take the C8 train from Chamartín station to El Escorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is €3.40.

100min€3.40
Train - C2
Train - C2
Train - C1
Train - C1
Train - C8
Train - C8
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Vallecas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vallecas
  • 2
    Train - C2
    Wait for train
    C2
    Madrid - Atocha Cercanías
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Atocha
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - C1
    Wait for train
    C1
    Madrid-Aeropuerto T4
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    14 min
  • 6
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    El Escorial
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Escorial
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to El Escorial
    Walk to
    El Escorial
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vallecas to El Escorial

The distance between Vallecas, Madrid and El Escorial, Madrid is approximately 67.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vallecas to El Escorial by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Madrid – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Vallecas

Vallecas is located at Vallecas, Madrid and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Guadalupe.

Metro stations close to Vallecas:

  • Villa De Vallecas
  • Congosto
  • Miguel Hernández

Train stations close to Vallecas:

  • Santa Eugenia

Bus stations close to Vallecas:

  • Sierra Guadalupe
  • Sierra Guadalupe - San Jaime
  • Democracia - Arboleda

Public transit stations close to El Escorial, Madrid

El Escorial is located at El Escorial, Madrid and the nearest public transit station is Av. Constitución - Francisco Valiño.

Train stations close to El Escorial:

  • El Escorial

Bus stations close to El Escorial:

  • Av. Constitución - Francisco Valiño
  • Av. Constitución - Quiterio López
  • Est. El Escorial

Related Routes

Alternative route from Vallecas to El Escorial by train via C2, C1 and C8

To get from Vallecas to El Escorial in Madrid, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the C2 train from Vallecas station to Atocha station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C1 train and finally take the C8 train from Chamartín station to El Escorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is €3.40.

100min€3.40
Train - C2
Train - C2
Train - C1
Train - C1
Train - C8
Train - C8
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Vallecas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vallecas
  • 2
    Train - C2
    Wait for train
    C2
    Madrid - Atocha Cercanías
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Atocha
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - C1
    Wait for train
    C1
    Madrid-Aeropuerto T4
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    14 min
  • 6
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    El Escorial
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Escorial
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to El Escorial
    Walk to
    El Escorial
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vallecas to El Escorial?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line C2, Bus line C4B, Bus line C8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vallecas to El Escorial?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line C2, Bus line C1, Bus line C8.

  • Is there a direct train between Vallecas and El Escorial in Madrid?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Vallecas to El Escorial in Madrid?

    The C2 train line goes from Madrid - Atocha Cercanías station near Vallecas to Atocha station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Atocha station near El Escorial in Madrid

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

    The total travel time between Vallecas and El Escorial in Madrid by train is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Vallecas to get to El Escorial in Madrid?

    Get on the C2 train from the Madrid - Atocha Cercanías station near Vallecas in Madrid.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Vallecas to El Escorial?

    The ride from Vallecas to El Escorial costs €3.40.

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