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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 bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€47 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €180 Average price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Elche is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Elche
Travel to Elche 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 Madrid to Elche.

There are 3 travel options from Madrid to Elche: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Elche from Madrid is by taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Elche:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $17 (€15) from Madrid to Elche.
Taking a train costs $20 (€18) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $34 (€31).
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Elche is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Elche by bus takes 4 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 2 h 19 min.
The distance from Madrid to Elche is approximately 218 miles (352 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Elche is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Elche as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Elche:
- Most travelers board their bus from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Elche, Estación De Autobuses.
- Most travelers catch their train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Elche Av/Elx Av.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Elche:
- You can travel between Madrid and Elche by bus with Alsa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $17 (€15) with Alsa from Madrid to Elche.
- You can travel between Madrid and Elche by flight with Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Iberia or Volotea. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $34 (€31) with Iberia from Madrid to Elche.
- You can travel from Madrid to Elche by train with Ouigo, AVE, Renfe AVLO or iryo. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with iryo from Madrid to Elche.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Elche with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Elche with Alsa with 6 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct flight to Elche with Air Europa, Iberia or Volotea with 5 direct flights per day.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Elche with Ouigo, AVE or Renfe AVLO.
Direct services to Elche tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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