- Must visit
Museo Arqueológico y de Historia de Elche (MAHE)
Elche’s main archaeology and history museum, covering the city from Iberian times to today. A strong first stop for understanding Elche and its UNESCO heritage.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
14 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elda to Elche is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elda to Elche will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 5 buses that leave Elda for Elche on Sat, Jun 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 20 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elda to Elche among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Elda to Elche:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elda to Elche costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
You'll arrive about -1h -14m sooner (49m by bus vs 35m by car) and save roughly $-0.38 (€-0.31) compared to fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $7 (€5)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Grupo Subús, BlaBlaCar, Vectalia - Grupo SuBús, Alsa.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan 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 Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Vectalia - Grupo SuBús | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Elda to Elche buses for today, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:20 PM Elda | 0h20 | 4:40 PM Elche | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Elda | 0h10 | 10:10 PM Elche | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 27 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Elda | 0h20 | 7:20 AM Elche | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Elda | 0h10 | 7:10 AM Elche | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Elda | 0h10 | 8:20 AM Elche | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Elda | 0h10 | 10:30 AM Elche | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Elda to Elche run on average 10 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 6:35 AM |
Last bus 9:15 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.
Elche’s main archaeology and history museum, covering the city from Iberian times to today. A strong first stop for understanding Elche and its UNESCO heritage.
Ethnographic museum linked to the UNESCO-recognized Pusol School Museum project. It preserves traditional rural life, trades, and education in the Elche countryside.
Museum dedicated to Elche’s famous palm grove, explaining irrigation, cultivation, and the cultural landscape behind the UNESCO-listed Palmeral of Elche.
UNESCO-listed palm grove landscape that defines the city’s identity. Essential for walks, photography, and understanding why Elche is unlike other Spanish cities.
Historic palm garden famed for its sculptural date palms and the Imperial Palm. It is one of Elche’s most photogenic and socially popular spots.
Central park beside the palm groves, ideal for a shaded stroll in the heart of the city. A classic local meeting place and easy stop between major sights.
Elche’s signature baked rice dish, made with rice, rabbit or chicken, sausages, and finished with a golden egg crust. It is one of the most traditional festive dishes in the city.
Dates from the famous Palmeral of Elche, eaten fresh or used in sweets and savory recipes. They are a defining local product tied to the city’s UNESCO-listed palm grove.
Pomegranates from the Elche area, prized for their sweetness and quality. They are often eaten fresh and are an important local agricultural product.
A well-known upscale restaurant near Elche, associated with refined Mediterranean cuisine, elegant presentation, and a polished dining atmosphere.
An established traditional restaurant known for grilled meats, rice dishes, and classic Spanish cooking in a rustic, lively setting.
A long-standing local venue outside central Elche, appreciated for rice dishes, Mediterranean cuisine, and spacious dining for families and groups.
Prices are moderate for Spain. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels rise in peak summer and festival periods.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elda 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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