How to get from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial by metro and train?

From Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial by metro and train

To get from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial in Madrid, take the M-1 metro from Plaza De Castilla 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 8 min. The ride fare is €5.55.

68min€5.55
Metro - M-1
Metro - M-1
Train - C8A
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Plaza De Castilla

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Plaza De Castilla
  • 2
    Metro - M-1
    Wait for metro
    M-1
    Pinar de Chamartín
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Chamartín
    2 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

Alternative route from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial by metro and train via M-10 and C8A

To get from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial in Madrid, take the M-10 metro from Plaza De Castilla 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 14 min. The ride fare is €5.55.

74min€5.55
Metro - M-10
Metro - M-10
Train - C8A
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Plaza De Castilla

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Plaza De Castilla
  • 2
    Metro - M-10
    Wait for metro
    M-10
    Tres Olivos - Hospital Infanta Sofía
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Chamartín
    2 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
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Public transit directions from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial

The distance between Plaza De Castilla, Madrid and El Escorial, Madrid is approximately 52.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Madrid – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Plaza De Castilla

Plaza De Castilla is located at Plaza De Castilla, Madrid and the nearest public transit station is Avenida De Asturias - Plaza De Castilla.

Metro stations close to Plaza De Castilla:

  • Cuzco
  • Duque De Pastrana
  • Ventilla

Train stations close to Plaza De Castilla:

  • Chamartín

Bus stations close to Plaza De Castilla:

  • Avenida De Asturias - Plaza De Castilla
  • Intercambiador De Plaza De Castilla
  • Plaza Castilla

Public transit stations close to El Escorial, Madrid

El Escorial is located at El Escorial, Madrid and the nearest public transit station is San Sebastián - Cardenal Cisneros.

Train stations close to El Escorial:

  • El Escorial

Bus stations close to El Escorial:

  • San Sebastián - Cardenal Cisneros
  • San Sebastián - Conde De Chinchón
  • Est. El Escorial

Related Routes

Alternative route from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial by metro and train via M-10 and C8A

To get from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial in Madrid, take the M-10 metro from Plaza De Castilla 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 14 min. The ride fare is €5.55.

74min€5.55
Metro - M-10
Metro - M-10
Train - C8A
Walk to El Escorial
Leaves from Plaza De Castilla

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Plaza De Castilla
  • 2
    Metro - M-10
    Wait for metro
    M-10
    Tres Olivos - Hospital Infanta Sofía
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Chamartín
    2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Metro line M-1, Train line C8A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Metro line M-10, Train line C8A.

  • Is there a direct metro between Plaza De Castilla and El Escorial in Madrid?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial in Madrid?

    The M-1 metro line goes from Pinar de Chamartín station near Plaza De Castilla 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 Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial in Madrid by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Plaza De Castilla and El Escorial in Madrid by metro and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Plaza De Castilla to get to El Escorial in Madrid?

    Get on the M-1 metro from the Pinar de Chamartín station near Plaza De Castilla in Madrid.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Plaza De Castilla and El Escorial in Madrid?

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

  • When is the first train from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial in Madrid?

    The first train from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial in Madrid is Guadalajara - El Escorial. It leaves the Chamartín station at 7:00 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial?

    The ride from Plaza De Castilla to El Escorial costs €5.55.

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