Econom
Toyota, Hyundai or similarFrom
€92per car
- Up to 3 passengers
- 2 medium suitcases
- Child seat included
For 2 people, about €46 each
Private transfer from Madrid Airport to El Escorial
A transfer to the monastery of El Escorial. From the terminal to the town, fixed price.
To El Escorial, the monastery of Philip II
El Escorial is 63 km from Barajas airport. This is the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial with its royal monastery from the late 16th century: the monastery and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984. The drive takes about 55 minutes, and the price, from €92, is shown before you book.
01. Flight delayed? The driver waits.
We track your flight and wait 60 minutes free of charge from the moment your plane actually lands.
02. Fixed price, set when you book
Your total is set when you book, and neither night journeys nor traffic will change it.
03. Getting back
A transfer runs one way. Book two separate transfers, one out and one back, or book a car with a driver by the hour, three hours minimum.
Prices by class
The price is for the whole car, not per passenger. It is fixed when you book and does not change because of traffic, night hours or a delayed flight.
Eco
Tesla, Lexus: electric or hybrid business classFrom
€112per car
- Up to 3 passengers
- 2 medium suitcases
- Child seat included
For 2 people, about €56 each
Business
business class saloonFrom
€137per car
- Up to 3 passengers
- 2 medium suitcases
- Child seat included
For 2 people, about €69 each
Van
minivanFrom
€145per car
- Up to 7 passengers
- Luggage for the whole group, pushchair
- Child seat included
For 4, about €37 each; for 7, about €21 each
Premium
executive saloonFrom
€235per car
- Up to 3 passengers
- 3 medium suitcases
- Child seat included
- A class above Business
For 2 people, about €118 each
Bus
minibusFrom
€222per car
- Up to 16 passengers
- Luggage for the whole group
- Child seat included
For 10, about €23 each; for 16, about €14 each
What our passengers say
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Thank you soooo much! Everything was super safe and comfortable! 🙏🏻 My flight was delayed, but the driver waited for me the whole time. I really appreciate it! ❤️
Юлия · Google, August 2026 · Open the original
Very nice app layout best transfer ever!
Ilona Tuls · Trustpilot, October 2026 · Open the original
Good place
Bohdan Trubii · Google, August 2026 · Open the original
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Where you'll arrive
What's included in every transfer
Flight tracking. We track your flight by its number and time the car to when your plane actually lands.
60 minutes of free waiting at the airport, from the moment your plane lands.
Meet and greet with a name sign is a paid extra, €10. Your driver will be waiting with a sign showing your name.
Payment after your trip. The amount is reserved on your card before the trip and charged after it.
A child seat is free in any class. Just tick it when you book.
WhatsApp support around the clock on +34 646 75 15 29, before and during your trip.
What awaits you in El Escorial
The monastery was built in thanks for the victory at St Quentin. Spanish troops won that battle on 10 August 1557. The architect Juan Bautista de Toledo began building the monastery in 1563, and after his death Juan de Herrera continued the work and finished it in 1584. You will see the Battle of St Quentin in the frescoes of the Hall of Battles: under Philip II, ambassadors and guests on their way to the king passed through this hall.
The monastery's plan follows the shape of St Lawrence's gridiron. The saint was executed on a gridiron like this, and the monastery is dedicated to him, San Lorenzo in Spanish. Inside there are 15 courtyards, 86 staircases, 88 fountains and more than 1,600 paintings, so you cannot see everything in one visit. Decide in advance what matters most to you: the basilica, the Royal Pantheon, the library or the Painting Museum with works by Titian, Tintoretto and Ribera.
The Royal Pantheon holds the Spanish monarchs from Charles V onwards. There are two exceptions: Philip V is buried at La Granja, and Ferdinand VI in Madrid, in the church of the Salesas Reales. The pantheon was Philip II's idea, but it was only finished under his grandson, Philip IV. Look into the basilica too: on either side of the altar stand the gilded bronze funerary groups of Charles V and Philip II by Pompeo Leoni. Since 1567 the monastery has had a boys' choir, the Escolanía: it was founded on the orders of Philip II and today has 45 singers.
The 54-metre vault of the library was painted by Pellegrino Tibaldi. It shows the seven liberal arts, as well as theology and philosophy. The library holds about 45,000 printed books from the 15th and 16th centuries. The most interesting part is above your head, so in the hall look up at the vault first and only then go to the display cases.
The Casita del Príncipe was built in 1775. This small palace with a garden stands about 400 metres from the monastery. Visits inside are by guided tour only, so check the tour times on the Patrimonio Nacional website before your trip.
The monastery is closed on Mondays all year round. From October to March it is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, from April to September until 20:00, and the ticket office closes earlier. You may take photos without flash everywhere except in marked rooms, but leave your tripod and selfie stick behind. If you fly in on a Monday, keep the monastery for Tuesday.
How to get from Madrid airport to El Escorial
Every option with prices and travel times. Operator fares current as of November 2026.
| Option | Price | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cercanías C1 + C8a | €3.40-4.05 | 71-85 min | from T4, change at Chamartín; the C8a runs about once an hour; the fare depends on the number of zones |
| Metro + bus 661 or 664 | €8.00 | bus ~55 min | metro to Moncloa, then the bus to San Lorenzo; metro €5.00 + bus €3.00 |
| Taxi | on the meter | ~55 min | Madrid city council fare beyond the M-30 ring: from €22 for the first 9 km, then on the meter |
| Let's GO transfer | from €92 | ~55 min | from the arrivals terminal to the monastery or your address in the town, price per car |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer from Madrid airport to El Escorial?
The transfer to El Escorial costs from €92 for the whole Econom car, for up to 3 passengers. A Van takes up to 7 and a Bus up to 16. Their prices and those for Eco, Business and Premium are shown in the calculator before you book.
How long is the drive from Barajas to the monastery of El Escorial?
The monastery is 63 km away, and the drive takes about 55 minutes. The driver goes round central Madrid on the M-40 ring road and then along the A-6 motorway.
Can I get from Madrid airport to El Escorial by suburban train?
Yes, you can, but you will need to change: from terminal T4 the C1 runs to Chamartín station, where you change to a train to El Escorial station. By the Renfe timetable the whole journey takes from 1 hour 12 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, and during the day trains run about once an hour.
Which bus goes to El Escorial from Madrid?
Buses 661 and 664 run to San Lorenzo de El Escorial from the Moncloa interchange in Madrid. To get from the airport to Moncloa you first need the metro, with a change, so this route is awkward with suitcases.
Will the driver take me to the entrance of the El Escorial monastery?
Yes, the driver will take you to the monastery if you give it as your destination. Visitors enter from the north façade, on the Avenida Juan de Borbón y Battenberg side.
Can I go to the El Escorial monastery straight from the airport with luggage?
Yes, the driver will take you there with your luggage and help you unload it. But the monastery asks visitors not to come with backpacks, so if you have suitcases, check into your hotel first and go on your visit travelling light.
How do I get back from El Escorial to Madrid after the visit?
For the return trip you need to make a second booking, for the time you need, with an address in Madrid or the airport. If you want the driver to wait for you at the monastery, choose a car with a driver by the hour, three hours minimum.
Can I call at a hotel in Madrid on the way to El Escorial?
Yes, you can add a stop at a hotel in Madrid when you book, and the price is calculated with the stop included. The driver will call at the hotel so you can leave your suitcases, and then take you on to the monastery travelling light.
How many people can one car take to El Escorial?
One Bus class vehicle takes up to 16 passengers with luggage. If there are more of you, you need a second booking for a second car.
Where will the driver meet me at Barajas on the trip to El Escorial?
If you booked the name sign option, the driver waits for you in the arrivals hall with a sign showing your name. This option costs €10. Without it, the driver will tell you in the app chat where he is waiting.
How long does the driver wait for free at Barajas if I am going to El Escorial?
60 minutes after the plane actually lands. If you are held up at passport control, message the driver in the app chat.
Will the driver for the El Escorial transfer wait if my flight is late?
The driver tracks the flight number and has the car there for when the plane actually lands. There is no surcharge.
How much luggage will fit in the car?
Econom, Eco and Business each take two medium suitcases, and Van takes up to seven. There is no extra charge for luggage, and the price depends only on the class. More in our article about luggage in Business and Van.
Will there be a child seat in the car to El Escorial?
Yes, child seats are free in every class. A seat is required for children 135 cm and under: tick it when you book and tell the driver the child's age in the chat.
Can I cancel the transfer to El Escorial?
A planned trip can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the car arrives.
When will the money be taken for the transfer to El Escorial?
The amount is reserved on your card before the trip and charged after it. Payment is by bank card in the app or on the website.
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