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Transfer from Madrid Barajas airport to El Escorial

Madrid Barajas → El Escorial · about 72 km · about 55 min · fixed price €130 per vehicle.

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Madrid Barajas → El Escorial

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Quick answer · checked 23 Oct 2026

Madrid Barajas → El Escorial: key facts

Private transfer, Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to El Escorial: the car (1–3 passengers) is €130 and the van (4–8) is €180, a set price for the vehicle that does not change at checkout. Expect 72 km on the road via M-505 and M-40; about 55 min off-peak, 55–65 min in rush hour.

Pickup: The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the terminal where your flight lands (T1, T2, T3 or T4), after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name. The booking includes flight monitoring and an hour of free waiting from touchdown; your bags are loaded for you.

San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a mountain town about 55 km north-west of Madrid, built around the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the royal palace and pantheon of Philip II, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The route is the M-40, the A-6 and the M-600. The station is about 20 minutes' walk from the monastery. The monastery is closed on Mondays.

San Lorenzo de El Escorial lies at about 1,000 m on the slopes of the Sierra de Guadarrama, so it is cooler than Madrid in summer and can be snowy in winter. The monastery complex dominates the town, with the Plaza de San Lorenzo in front and the Calle Floridablanca running through the centre with restaurants and cafes. The Casita del Príncipe, a royal pavilion, and the Silla de Felipe II lookout lie a short drive away. Weekends bring many day visitors from Madrid, particularly in spring and autumn.

Public transport: No direct service from the airport; the usual combination is Cercanías to Atocha/Chamartín and then the C-8 or a Moncloa bus.

Price
€130 per car (1–3) · €180 per van (4–8)
Distance
72 km by road
Driving time
55 min, 55–65 min at busy times
Pickup
MAD arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before

Sources (checked 23 Oct 2026): metromadrid.es; road distance and driving time: Google Maps.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€130
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€180
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 72 km
Travel time: 55 min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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Book online

Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. We confirm by email within 30 minutes.

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We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the MAD arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English.

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A comfortable ride

A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.

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from €55
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Luggage
included
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Flight tracking
included
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Driver
Name sign
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Water
included
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Child seat
+€10
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Extra stop
+€10
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Fixed price guaranteed

The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.

Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

24/7 personal support

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FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to El Escorial?

About 72 km via M-505 and M-40: 55 min with clear roads, 55–65 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €130 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at MAD?

The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the terminal where your flight lands (T1, T2, T3 or T4), after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name.

How do I get to El Escorial by public transport?

Take Cercanías C-8 from Atocha or Chamartín in roughly 50 to 65 minutes, or a bus from Moncloa in about 50 minutes.

Can I park next to the monastery?

The monastery area has car parks, and the driver can drop you at the front.

Is €130 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €180, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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