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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Elche
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Elche among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł 66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. 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 zł 66, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,126.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł 244 Average price | zł 66 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,126 Average price | zł 353 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Elche
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Elche, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Elche:
A train is zł 179 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Elche costing on average zł 244.
A train is zł 1,061 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Elche costing on average zł 1,126.
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around zł 244 compared to roughly zł 353 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 110. The journey takes 7h 23m versus 4h 25m 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 Málaga to Elche
How to get from Málaga to Elche by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Elche is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
12:00 PM 6h30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses zł 243 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
12:00 PM 6h30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses zł 243 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- VY1555 · VY1312
2:55 PM 4h15 Malaga Airport 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport zł 1,189 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Normal
2:15 PM 7h00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses zł 243 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:00 AM 8h05 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 4:05 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses zł 243 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
1:00 AM 8h15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses zł 243 1 One-way 0 transfers
- VY1559 · VY1300
7:35 PM 11h55 Malaga Airport 7:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport zł 1,194 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1541 · VY1314
6:40 AM 11h10 Malaga Airport 5:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport zł 1,208 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1541 · VY1304
6:40 AM 7h10 Malaga Airport 1:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport zł 1,269 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Elche:
A train is zł 179 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Elche costing on average zł 244.
A train is zł 1,061 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Elche costing on average zł 1,126.
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Elche as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Elche-Parc.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Elche, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Grupo Subús to go to Elche by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Iberia Express, British Airways to go to Elche by flight.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO to go to Elche by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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