Elche to Madrid bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Elche to Madrid

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 24

Cheapest price on Oct 24

$20

Average ticket price on Oct 24

$33

Fastest journey on Oct 24

4 h 50 m

Average journey duration on Oct 24

5 h 18 m

Buses on Oct 24

4

Distance

352 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elche to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Elche to Madrid will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.

Fast buses

On Sat, Oct 24, we found 4 buses from Elche to Madrid, including 4 direct services.

On Sat, Oct 24 the direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .

On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest buses will take 5 h 53 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.

  • AlsaNormal
    2:15 PM4h50
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    7:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:40 AM4h50
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    3:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    12:02 AM5h38
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    5:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    12:02 AM5h53
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    5:55 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Elche to Madrid

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Buses from Elche to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.

There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 4h 38m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5 (€4)
Distance
218 miles (352 km)
Average bus duration
5h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
$18 (€15)
Buses per day
5
Direct buses
5
Fastest bus
4h 38m
First bus
12:02 AM
Last bus
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
91 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5 (€4)

Frequently asked questions about your Elche to Madrid trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Elche to Madrid.

Cheap bus tickets from Elche to Madrid can start from as little as $18 (€15) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Elche to Madrid is $38 (€32) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Elche to Madrid leaves at 12:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Elche to Madrid leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Elche to Madrid with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

Elche to Madrid Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
12:02AM
Arrival Time
05:40AM
Duration
5h38
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$46
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:30AM
Arrival Time
05:30AM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:40AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
09:30AM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Mon, Sat
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:20AM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
12:20PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
11:40AM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:20AM
Arrival Time
12:50PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
12:10PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
02:30PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:10PM
Arrival Time
05:20PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:40PM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
05:00PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
05:50PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
02:05PM
Arrival Time
08:50PM
Duration
6h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$50
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:20PM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
07:40PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:10PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
08:50PM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
05:10PM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$46
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:10PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:20PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
09:30PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Mon, Sat
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
01:50AM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$30

Live departures

Elche to Madrid bus times

The table below shows live departures for Elche to Madrid buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
BlaBlaCar8:00 AM Elche
3h40
11:40 AM Madrid0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar10:40 AM Elche
3h50
2:30 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar1:00 PM Elche
3h50
4:50 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar1:10 PM Elche
3h50
5:00 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar2:00 PM Elche
3h50
5:50 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal12:02 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
5h38
5:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal12:02 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
5h53
5:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Elche to Madrid buses with Omio?

Alsa as well as Grupo Subús offer buses services from Elche to Madrid.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Elche to Madrid.

Why book with Omio vs Alsa?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Grupo Subús to find the best option for your trip from Elche to Madrid.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Grupo Subús to find the best option for your trip from Elche to Madrid.
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Bus providers: Alsa, Grupo Subús from Elche to MadridYou can travel by bus between Elche to Madrid with Alsa, Grupo Subús for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
4h 38m
Cheapest Alsa Price
$18 (€15)
Alsa frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Grupo Subús

About
Grupo Subús is a Spanish transportation company, part of the Vectalia group, that provides bus services primarily in the Alicante, Elche, Murcia, and Valencia regions of Spain. They are known for offering mobility solutions with a focus on quality and safety, adhering to demanding European Union standards. Grupo Subús invests in its fleet and technology to enhance passenger experience and offers various routes, including urban and intercity connections. They also manage urban transport in several cities like Alicante, El Campello, and San Vicente del Raspeig.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Grupo Subús Duration
5h 20m
Cheapest Grupo Subús Price
$49 (€41)
Grupo Subús frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Ramps for easy boarding and alighting.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; must be folded or disassembled.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Elche and Madrid

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a bus from Elche to Madrid, you can count on Alsa, Grupo Subús for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Elche and Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Elche to Madrid for bus company Alsa, Grupo Subús.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Elche to Madrid:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • Grupo Subús
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Ramps for easy boarding and alighting.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Elche to Madrid depends on the bus companies:
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
  • Grupo Subús
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Elche to Madrid.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Elche to Madrid:
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
  • Grupo Subús
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Elche to Madrid:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • Grupo Subús
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Elche to Madrid. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
  • Grupo Subús
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Elche to Madrid with the following bus company: Alsa, Grupo Subús
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Elche to Madrid with the following bus company: Alsa, Grupo Subús.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Elche to Madrid with the following bus company: Alsa, Grupo Subús.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple menú.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€1.80-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.

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FAQs: Bus from Elche to Madrid

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elche to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Elche and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Elche to Madrid

Most Elche to Madrid buses use the Elche, Estación De Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Elche and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Elche
Arrival bus stations in Madrid
Elche, Estación De Autobuses
City-centre transport

Getting to Elche, Estación De Autobuses from Elche city centre

BusF · 4m · $3 · every ~14 min
R6 · 7m · $2
253, 251a · 15m · $2 · every ~2 min

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