How to get from Tres Cantos to El Escorial by train?

By train

To get from Tres Cantos to El Escorial in Madrid, take the C4B train from Tres Cantos station to Chamartín station. Next, take the C8 train from Chamartín station to El Escorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is €1.85.

105min€1.85
Train - C4B
Train - C8
Train - C8
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Tres Cantos

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tres Cantos
  • 2
    Train - C4B
    Wait for train
    C4B
    Parla
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    El Escorial
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Escorial
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to El Escorial
    Walk to
    El Escorial
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Tres Cantos to El Escorial in Madrid, take the 712 bus from Av. Encuartes - Ayuntamiento station to Hospital Ramón Y Cajal station. Next, take the C8 train from Ramón Y Cajal station to El Escorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is €6.00.

100min€6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 712712
Train - C8
Train - C8
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Av. Encuartes - Ayuntamiento

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Av. Encuartes - Ayuntamiento
    ID 8_12508
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 712712
    Wait for bus
    712
    Intercambiador De Plaza De Castilla (Nivel -1, Isla 3)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hospital Ramón Y Cajal
    ID 955
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ramón Y Cajal
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    El Escorial
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Escorial
    49 min
  • 7
    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 Tres Cantos to El Escorial

The distance between Tres Cantos, Madrid and El Escorial, Madrid is approximately 66.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tres Cantos 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 Tres Cantos

Tres Cantos is located at Tres Cantos, Madrid and the nearest public transit station is Pza. Estación - Est. Tres Cantos.

Bus stations close to Tres Cantos:

  • Pza. Estación - Est. Tres Cantos
  • Av. Encuartes - Ayuntamiento
  • Av. Encuartes - Av. Labradores

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

By bus and train

To get from Tres Cantos to El Escorial in Madrid, take the 712 bus from Av. Encuartes - Ayuntamiento station to Hospital Ramón Y Cajal station. Next, take the C8 train from Ramón Y Cajal station to El Escorial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is €6.00.

100min€6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 712712
Train - C8
Train - C8
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Av. Encuartes - Ayuntamiento

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Av. Encuartes - Ayuntamiento
    ID 8_12508
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 712712
    Wait for bus
    712
    Intercambiador De Plaza De Castilla (Nivel -1, Isla 3)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hospital Ramón Y Cajal
    ID 955
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ramón Y Cajal
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    El Escorial
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Escorial
    49 min
  • 7
    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 Tres Cantos to El Escorial?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line C4B, Bus line C8.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 712, Bus line C8.

  • Is there a direct train between Tres Cantos and El Escorial?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tres Cantos to El Escorial?

    The C4B train line goes from Parla station near Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos 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 Tres Cantos to El Escorial by train?

    The total travel time between Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos and El Escorial in Madrid by train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Tres Cantos to get to El Escorial?

    Get on the C4B train from the Parla station near Tres Cantos in Tres Cantos.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Tres Cantos and El Escorial?

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

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

    The ride from Tres Cantos to El Escorial costs €1.85.

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