- Must visit
Museo del Calzado de Elda
Leading local museum on Elda’s famed footwear industry, with machinery, designs, and fashion history central to the city’s identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$5
Fastest journey on Sep 18
45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
48 m
Buses on Sep 18
9
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Elda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Elda will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 9 buses from Alicante to Elda, including 9 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 50 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Elda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Alicante to Elda:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Elda costing on average $7 (€5).
Other travel options to Elda take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 59m versus 34m 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 Grupo Subús, BlaBlaCar, Vectalia - Grupo SuBús.
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 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Elda buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 6:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 7:30 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 9:30 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:20 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 10:05 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
Normal | 7:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 8:05 AM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:50 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 8:35 AM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 11:25 AM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 1:05 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:10 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 3:00 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 5:05 PM Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Alicante to Elda run on average 7 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:34, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 6:34 AM |
Last bus 8:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Elda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Elda trip today.
Leading local museum on Elda’s famed footwear industry, with machinery, designs, and fashion history central to the city’s identity.
Archaeological museum presenting finds from Elda and nearby sites. It is essential for understanding the area from antiquity onward.
Cultural center with temporary art exhibitions, lectures, and events. It is one of the city’s most active indoor cultural venues.
Central square framed by key civic and religious buildings. It is the natural starting point for exploring old Elda on foot.
Beloved urban park with mature trees, pathways, and a music pavilion. It is one of the city’s classic spaces for a relaxed stroll.
Historic pedestrian street lined with shops and daily activity. It captures the commercial life that defines central Elda.
Rice baked with rabbit, snails, vegetables and saffron. A classic inland Alicante paella linked to local Sunday family meals.
Thin hand-stretched flatbread topped with olive oil, tomato, onion, peppers or anchovy. A staple from nearby Vinalopó bakeries and homes.
Rustic lentil stew with vegetables and often pork. Traditional comfort food in inland Alicante, common in cooler months.
Contemporary restaurant known for refined Mediterranean tasting menus and careful plating in an elegant setting.
Established local restaurant serving Mediterranean rice dishes, seafood and classic Spanish cuisine in a polished atmosphere.
Popular traditional venue for tapas, grilled meats and regional dishes with a relaxed, sociable dining room.
More affordable than larger Spanish cities, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs for most travelers.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafes, small change is fine. Taxi fares are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Elda 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 Elda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Elda buses use the Alicante, Estación de Autobuses to Petrer, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Elda bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km), Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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