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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Elche
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. 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 $18, while a flight costs an average of $291.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$291 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Elche:
A bus is $111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Elche costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. 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.
Normal12:00 PM6h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal12:00 PM6h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1006 · IB10155:35 PM3h20Malaga Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3341One-way1 transfer
Other options
06549 · 065941:41 PM8h04Málaga María Zambrano9:45 PMElche Av/Elx Av$781One-way1 transfer- 06479 · 065646:24 AM12h13Málaga María Zambrano6:37 PMElche Av/Elx Av$881One-way1 transfer
02073 · 05742+
356237:25 AM12h04Málaga María Zambrano7:29 PMElche-Parc$1271One-way2 transfers
- Normal2:15 PM7h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses9:15 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$631One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:00 AM8h05Malaga, Estación de Autobuses4:05 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$631One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal3:00 PM8h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:00 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$631One-way1 transfer
VY2124 · VY130810:45 PM9h40Malaga Airport8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2021One-way1 transfer- VY2124 · VY130010:45 PM12h10Malaga Airport10:55 AMAlicante Elche Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
- IB1004 · IB10151:25 PM7h30Malaga Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Elche:
A train is $45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Elche costing on average $63.
A train is $273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Elche costing on average $291.
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Elche by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express, British Airways, Iberia to go to Elche by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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