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How to get from El Escorial to Illescas by bus and train?

From El Escorial to Illescas by bus and train

To get from El Escorial to Illescas in Madrid, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C8 train from El Escorial station to Chamartín station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C4B train and finally take the VAC023 bus from Real - Est. La Ballena station to Ctra. A-42 - Km. 31, Illescas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is €7.40.

171min€7.40
Walk to train stationTrain - C8
Train - C8
Train - C4B
Bus - VAC023VAC023
Walk to Illescas
Leaves from El Escorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    El Escorial
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - C4B
    Wait for train
    C4B
    Parla
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parla
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Real - Est. La Ballena
    ID 8_18647
    540 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - VAC023VAC023
    Wait for bus
    VAC023
    Toledo (Señorío, Olías)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ctra. A-42 - Km. 31, Illescas
    ID 8_19983
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Illescas
    Walk to
    Illescas
    1.69 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Escorial to Illescas by bus and train via C8, C4A and VAC023

To get from El Escorial to Illescas in Madrid, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C8 train from El Escorial station to Chamartín station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C4A train and finally take the VAC023 bus from Real - Est. La Ballena station to Ctra. A-42 - Km. 31, Illescas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is €7.40.

171min€7.40
Walk to train stationTrain - C8
Train - C8
Train - C4A
Train - C4A
Bus - VAC023VAC023
Walk to Illescas
Leaves from El Escorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    El Escorial
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - C4A
    Wait for train
    C4A
    Parla
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parla
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Real - Est. La Ballena
    ID 8_18647
    540 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - VAC023VAC023
    Wait for bus
    VAC023
    Toledo (Señorío, Olías)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ctra. A-42 - Km. 31, Illescas
    ID 8_19983
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Illescas
    Walk to
    Illescas
    1.69 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Escorial to Illescas

The distance between El Escorial, Madrid and Illescas, Madrid is approximately 97.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Escorial to Illescas by bus 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 El Escorial

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

Train stations close to El Escorial:

  • El Escorial

Bus stations close to El Escorial:

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

Public transit stations close to Illescas, Madrid

Illescas is located at Illescas, Madrid and the nearest public transit station is Illescas - Señorío De Illescas.

Bus stations close to Illescas:

  • Illescas - Señorío De Illescas

Alternative route from El Escorial to Illescas by bus and train via C8, C4A and VAC023

To get from El Escorial to Illescas in Madrid, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C8 train from El Escorial station to Chamartín station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C4A train and finally take the VAC023 bus from Real - Est. La Ballena station to Ctra. A-42 - Km. 31, Illescas station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is €7.40.

171min€7.40
Walk to train stationTrain - C8
Train - C8
Train - C4A
Train - C4A
Bus - VAC023VAC023
Walk to Illescas
Leaves from El Escorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    El Escorial
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - C8
    Wait for train
    C8
    Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - C4A
    Wait for train
    C4A
    Parla
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parla
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Real - Est. La Ballena
    ID 8_18647
    540 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - VAC023VAC023
    Wait for bus
    VAC023
    Toledo (Señorío, Olías)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ctra. A-42 - Km. 31, Illescas
    ID 8_19983
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Illescas
    Walk to
    Illescas
    1.69 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line C8, Bus line C4B, Bus line VAC023.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line C8, Bus line C4A, Bus line VAC023.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

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

    The C8 train line goes from El Escorial station near El Escorial to Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station near Illescas in Madrid

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

    The total travel time between El Escorial and Illescas in Madrid by train and bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the C8 train from the El Escorial station near El Escorial in Madrid.

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

    Get off the train at the Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor stop, which is closest to Illescas in Madrid.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from El Escorial to Illescas?

    The ride from El Escorial to Illescas costs €7.40.

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