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Compare bus, train, and flight for Elche to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elche to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Madrid:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elche to Madrid costing on average $48.
A bus is $48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Madrid costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Flight takes on average 4h 10m.
The journey is about 1h 0m faster (2h 54m by train vs 3h 54m by car) and roughly $42 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 vs $90). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Elche to Madrid
How to get from Elche to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Elche to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal2:15 PM4h50Elche, Estación De Autobuses7:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal2:15 PM4h50Elche, Estación De Autobuses7:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX40508:45 PM1h05Alicante Elche Airport9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
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052176:04 PM5h34Elche-Parc11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$281One-way1 transfer
065351:02 PM2h21Elche Av/Elx Av3:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$311One-way0 transfers- 066158:16 PM3h11Elche Av/Elx Av11:27 PMMadrid Chamartín$311One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:30 AM5h00Elche, Estación De Autobuses3:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:30 AM5h20Elche, Estación De Autobuses3:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$471One-way0 transfers
IB10169:30 PM1h15Alicante Elche Airport10:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$861One-way0 transfers- UX4027 · UX60965:10 PM5h25Alicante Elche Airport10:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1621One-way1 transfer
- UX4027 · UX69045:10 PM5h40Alicante Elche Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Madrid:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elche to Madrid costing on average $48.
A bus is $48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Madrid costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Flight takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Elche and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Elche Av/Elx Av and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Elche, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Alba Star to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe ALVIA to go to Madrid by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Alba Star.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, iryo.
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