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Compare train, bus, 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 $38, while a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m 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 Madrid to Elche:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Elche costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Elche costing on average $109 (€88).
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
The journey is about 1h 12m faster (2h 55m by train vs 4h 7m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 (€43) vs $86 (€70)). 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 Madrid to Elche
How to get from Madrid to Elche by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Elche is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal9:30 AM4h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:10 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:30 AM4h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:10 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX40477:00 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:10 AMAlicante Elche Airport$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
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141236:15 AM3h48Madrid Chamartín10:03 AMElche-Parc$281One-way1 transfer
065644:15 PM2h22Madrid Chamartín6:37 PMElche Av/Elx Av$431One-way0 transfers- 056686:15 AM3h01Madrid Chamartín9:16 AMElche Av/Elx Av$431One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal7:45 AM6h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:10 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$471One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal11:45 AM6h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:15 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$471One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal8:45 AM6h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:15 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$471One-way1 transfer
IB10157:40 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1051One-way0 transfers- IB10097:25 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
- UX40493:10 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport4:20 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Elche:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Elche costing on average $53 (€43).
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Elche costing on average $109 (€88).
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 44m.
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Elche as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Elche Av/Elx Av.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Elche, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Alba Star to go to Elche by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús to go to Elche by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Elche by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Alba Star.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, iryo.
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