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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Elche
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Elche is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Elche will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 12 buses that leave Madrid for Elche on Thu, Mar 12, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 12 the direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Thu, Mar 12 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Elche
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Elche among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Madrid to Elche Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Live departures
Madrid to Elche bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Elche buses for today, Wednesday, March 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 8:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h40 | 1:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h15 | 5:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h45 | 5:15 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h05 | 8:05 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h20 | 4:05 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h35 | 4:05 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, March 12 | |||||
| Supra Economy · Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h50 | 1:05 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Elche
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Buses from Madrid to Elche run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 7 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 40m.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Grupo Subús from Madrid to ElcheYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Elche with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Grupo Subús for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Madrid to Elche
The capital of Spain and Elche are connected daily by numerous buses programmed by the company Alsa. Travellers can choose between direct Madrid Elche buses and buses with transfer in Albacete. Direct buses have an average duration of 5 hours, although this varies depending on the departure time. The itinerary starts at Madrid's Sur station or at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport terminal 4, and ends at Elche's bus station.Which buses go from Madrid to Elche?
Alsa operates this route with its normal service, consisting of modern buses with Avanzad security systems and different services for travelers, such as free wifi, WC, seats with footrests and Canal Ociobus, which includes movies and series.
How long is the bus from Madrid to Elche?
The duration of the Madrid Elche buses varies according to the established departure and arrival time. In this sense, the fastest direct buses complete the journey in 4 hours and 40 minutes, while the slowest ones complete it in 6 hours and 20 minutes. On the other hand, the routes with a transfer in Albacete have a minimum duration of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
How many buses are there from Madrid to Elche?
Every day 8 Madrid Elche buses depart; 5 of them are direct and 3 make 1 transfer at the Albacete bus station. The frequency of buses Madrid Elche is the same on weekends.
Where do the buses from Madrid to Elche leave and where do they go?
South Bus Station and Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport : the South station is located inside the Méndez Álvaro station, located in the street of the same name. Metro line 3 connects the centre of Madrid with this station in about 10 minutes. South station has escalators, cafeteria, shops, lockers and parking. For its part, Metro Line 8 allows passengers to go from downtown Madrid to Airport Terminal 4 in approximately 15 minutes.
Elche Bus Station: is located east of the city, next to the train station. The C1 commuter train connects the bus station with the centre of Elche in about 10 minutes. The facilities of this station have parking, cafeteria-restaurant, shop 24 hours, public telephone and gas station.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Elche
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Grupo Subús
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Ramps for easy boarding and alighting.
- Palmeral of Elche, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Europe's largest palm grove with over 200,000 trees
- Basilica of Santa Maria, a historic church known for its stunning baroque architecture and the annual Mystery Play of Elche
- Huerto del Cura, a beautiful botanical garden showcasing a diverse collection of palm species and exotic plants
- Altamira Palace, a medieval fortress now housing the Archaeological and History Museum of Elche
- Elche Municipal Park, a serene urban park offering walking paths, fountains, and lush greenery.
- Explore the vibrant local markets and try traditional Spanish delicacies
- Attend the annual Mystery Play of Elche, a UNESCO-recognized cultural event held in the Basilica of Santa Maria
- Enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride through the scenic Vinalopó River Park
- Visit the Elche Shoe Museum to learn about the city's rich shoemaking history
- Experience a traditional Spanish flamenco show at a local venue.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Grupo Subús
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Grupo Subús
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Grupo Subús
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Elche
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
DiningATMAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
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