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

From El Escorial to Tres Cantos by train

To get from El Escorial to Tres Cantos in Madrid, take the C8 train from El Escorial station to Chamartín station. Next, take the C4B train from Chamartín station to Tres Cantos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is €1.85.

87min€1.85
Walk to train stationTrain - C8
Train - C8
Train - C4B
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
    Chamartín
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chamartín
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - C4B
    Wait for train
    C4B
    Colmenar Viejo
  • 5
    Ride to train station Tres Cantos
    Ride to train station
    Tres Cantos
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From El Escorial to Tres Cantos by bus and train

To get from El Escorial to Tres Cantos in Madrid, take the C8 train from El Escorial station to Ramón Y Cajal station. Next, take the 724 bus from Hospital Ramón Y Cajal station to Ctra. M-607 - Est. Tres Cantos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is €6.00.

82min€6.00
Walk to train stationTrain - C8
Train - C8
Bus - 724724
Walk to Tres Cantos
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
    Chamartín
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramón Y Cajal
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hospital Ramón Y Cajal
    ID 3670
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Manzanares El Real - Gta. El Montañero
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ctra. M-607 - Est. Tres Cantos
    ID 8_20682
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tres Cantos
    Walk to
    Tres Cantos
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Escorial to Tres Cantos

The distance between El Escorial, Madrid and Tres Cantos, Madrid is approximately 66.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Escorial to Tres Cantos 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 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 Tres Cantos, Madrid

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

Train stations close to Tres Cantos:

  • Tres Cantos
  • El Goloso

Bus stations close to Tres Cantos:

  • Pza. Estación - Est. Tres Cantos
  • Ctra. M-607 - Est. Tres Cantos
  • Av. Encuartes - Ayuntamiento

Related Routes

From El Escorial to Tres Cantos by bus and train

To get from El Escorial to Tres Cantos in Madrid, take the C8 train from El Escorial station to Ramón Y Cajal station. Next, take the 724 bus from Hospital Ramón Y Cajal station to Ctra. M-607 - Est. Tres Cantos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is €6.00.

82min€6.00
Walk to train stationTrain - C8
Train - C8
Bus - 724724
Walk to Tres Cantos
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
    Chamartín
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramón Y Cajal
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hospital Ramón Y Cajal
    ID 3670
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Manzanares El Real - Gta. El Montañero
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ctra. M-607 - Est. Tres Cantos
    ID 8_20682
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tres Cantos
    Walk to
    Tres Cantos
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line C8, Bus line C4B.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line C8, Bus line 724.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The C8 train line goes from El Escorial station near El Escorial to Chamartín station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chamartín station near Tres Cantos in Madrid

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

    The total travel time between El Escorial and Tres Cantos in Madrid by train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Chamartín station, which is closest to Tres Cantos in Madrid.

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

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