- Must visit
MAHE Museo Arqueológico y de Historia de Elche
Main archaeology museum with the Lady of Elche replica and excellent context on Iberian, Roman, and medieval Elche.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Albacete to Elche is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albacete to Elche will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 12 buses that leave Albacete for Elche on Sat, Jul 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Elche among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Elche:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Albacete to Elche costing on average $15 (€15).
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€15) compared to roughly $27 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€12). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Albacete to Elche buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 3:05 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 4h25 | 7:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:40 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 3h50 | 7:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:15 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 12:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 1:50 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:25 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 3:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:25 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 6:40 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:25 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 4h05 | 7:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 6:15 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 9:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 7:20 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 4h20 | 11:40 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 7:20 PM Albacete, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 10:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Albacete to Elche run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€15) but you can travel from only $7 (€7) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€15) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Elche — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Elche trip today.
Main archaeology museum with the Lady of Elche replica and excellent context on Iberian, Roman, and medieval Elche.
Open-air museum preserving a traditional palm orchard house and tools, ideal for understanding local rural heritage.
Museum dedicated to Elche's UNESCO-listed palm grove, explaining irrigation, cultivation, and daily life around the palms.
Elche's most famous palm garden, a UNESCO site with ponds and pathways that showcase the city's unique landscape.
Large municipal park with palms, fountains, and peacocks, perfect for a relaxed walk beside the historic center.
Historic palm grove route offering shaded walking paths through the UNESCO landscape that defines Elche's identity.
Rice cooked with rabbit, snails and local vegetables over fire. A classic inland Alicante dish tied to family gatherings and countryside cooking.
Baked rice finished with a layer of beaten egg that forms a crust. It is one of Elche's signature festive rice dishes.
A dense fish stew with potatoes, ñoras and garlic, often made with rock fish. Traditional on the Alicante coast and common in local cuisine.
Elegant restaurant known for refined Mediterranean rice dishes and seasonal cuisine in a polished setting.
Well-regarded dining room serving creative Alicante cuisine and rice dishes with contemporary presentation.
Stylish restaurant and bar focused on Mediterranean plates, quality produce and a modern urban atmosphere.
More affordable than Madrid or Barcelona; dining and local transport are reasonable, and hotels are usually mid-priced outside peak summer.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes, small change is fine. For taxis, round up the fare.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albacete to Elche by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Elche, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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