How to get from Madrid to Elche
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Elche. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 351 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
351 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €42Reading date not recorded | 4h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 9h 54m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€42Reading date not recorded4h 30m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Sep 99h 54m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Elche: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Alicantetrain
Renfe·2h 30m - 2Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport → ElchebusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-AlicanteBook →Airport shuttle busAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-ElcheBook →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Valencia, Valencia-AlicanteBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Elche works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Alicante, about 2h 30m. Transfer in Alicante and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Elche (35 min). In total it's roughly €42 over 4h 30m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Elche: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Elche?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Elche from Madrid?
About 351 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Elche cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €42 to €110. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Elche?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Airport shuttle bus, City transit, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Elche?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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