How to travel from Elche to Alicante

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Compare train and bus for Elche to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elche to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. 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 €2, while a train costs an average of €4.

Distance: 13 miles (21 km)

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Driving

€4

Average price

€2

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Cheapest

€5

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

32m

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30m

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1h 14m

Average total duration

44m

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30m

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31m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Elche to Alicante is a bus with an average price of €2.

This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Alicante:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elche to Alicante costing on average €4.

The fastest way to travel from Elche to Alicante is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Elche and Alicante including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Elche to Alicante among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €4 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.18. The journey takes 32m versus 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Elche to Alicante

How to get from Elche to Alicante by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Elche to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Grupo SubúsNormal
    4:25 PM0h35
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    5:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    21One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Grupo SubúsNormal
    4:25 PM0h35
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    5:00 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    21One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF OUIGO06775
    7:03 AM0h20
    Elche Av/Elx Av
    7:23 AMAlicante-Terminal
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CercaníasC1:14201
    8:43 AM0h26
    Elche-Parc
    9:09 AMAlicante-Terminal
    31One-way
    0 transfers
  • CercaníasC1:14201
    8:40 AM0h29
    Elche/Elx Carrus
    9:09 AMAlicante-Terminal
    31One-way
    0 transfers
  • CercaníasC1:24722
    11:28 PM0h29
    Elche-Parc
    11:57 PMAlicante-Terminal
    31One-way
    0 transfers
  • Grupo SubúsNormal
    12:20 PM0h35
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    12:55 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    21One-way
    0 transfers
  • Grupo SubúsNormal
    11:10 AM0h35
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    11:45 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    21One-way
    0 transfers
  • Grupo SubúsNormal
    6:10 PM0h35
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    6:45 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    21One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Elche to Alicante

Travel to Alicante easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Elche to Alicante.

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There are 2 options to travel between Elche and Alicante including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Elche to Alicante is a bus with an average price of €2.

This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Alicante:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elche to Alicante costing on average €4.

The fastest way to travel from Elche to Alicante is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 14m.

The distance from Elche to Alicante is approximately 13 miles (21 km).
The average frequency per day from Elche to Alicante is:
  • Around 47 trains per day.
  • Around 37 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Elche and Alicante as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Elche to Alicante:
  • Trains mostly depart from Elche-Parc and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Elche, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Elche to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Grupo Subús to go to Alicante by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO to go to Alicante by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Elche to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 37 direct buses per day with Grupo Subús.
  • 47 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Cercanías, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO.
Omio customers who travel from Elche to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Benidorm, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Alicante to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Alicante, you can enjoy sunbathing and swimming at Postiguet Beach, take a day trip to Tabarca Island for snorkeling and exploration, and visit the bustling Alicante Central Market for local delicacies. Explore the impressive Canelobre Caves, or take a scenic boat tour along the Costa Blanca coastline. Don't miss Santa Bárbara Castle for panoramic views, stroll along the vibrant Explanada de España, or appreciate art at the Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria to admire its Gothic and Baroque architecture, and hike Mount Benacantil for stunning city views.
To fully experience Alicante's beaches, historic sites, and local cuisine, plan for a stay of about 3 to 4 days.

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