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Compare train, bus, and flight for Elda to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elda to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 train costs an average of €35, while a flight costs an average of €275.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€36 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €275 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Elda to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Elda to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Elda to Madrid:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elda to Madrid costing on average €36.
A train is €241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elda to Madrid costing on average €275.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 5h 11m versus 3h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Elda to Madrid
How to get from Elda to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Elda to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 06615
8:58 PM 2h29 Alicante-Terminal 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 06615
8:58 PM 2h29 Alicante-Terminal 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB10781:10 PM 1h05 Valencia Airport 2:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €338 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 06615
8:16 PM 3h11 Elche Av/Elx Av 11:27 PM Madrid Chamartín €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - 06535
1:02 PM 2h21 Elche Av/Elx Av 3:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - 06585
6:00 PM 2h23 Alicante-Terminal 8:23 PM Madrid Chamartín €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
3:30 PM 5h20 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UX4025 · UX6096
9:00 AM 13h35 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €101 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX4027 · UX6096
5:10 PM 5h25 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €209 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX4008 · UX6096
8:55 AM 13h40 Valencia Airport 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €220 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Elda to Madrid:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elda to Madrid costing on average €36.
A train is €241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elda to Madrid costing on average €275.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Elda and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Elche Av/Elx Av and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Petrer, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, BA Euroflyer to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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