How to get from Elche to Madrid
- 351 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 35m
- 3 bus departures a day with ALSA
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We compared the ways to travel from Elche to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 351 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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351 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €23Older observation | 4h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €48Reading date not recorded | 5h 51m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 4h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€23Older observation4h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€48Reading date not recorded5h 51m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 94h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Elche to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Elche → Madrid BarajasbusALSA·4h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Elche to Madrid
ALSA runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:02 and the last at 16:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 3 | 02:02 | 16:15 |
All departures
- 02:02
- 12:40
- 16:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →Regional connectionAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Orihuela-Miguel HernándezBook →
RenfeOrihuela-Miguel Hernández-MadridBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Airport shuttle bus, Iberia, Regional connection, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Elche to Madrid works
Start with a ALSA bus from Elche to Madrid Barajas, about 4h 50m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Elche to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Elche to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 4h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Elche to Madrid?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 02:02 and the last at 16:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Elche to Madrid?
3 a day with ALSA, between 02:02 and 16:15.
How far is Madrid from Elche?
About 351 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Elche to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €20. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Elche to Madrid?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Airport shuttle bus, Iberia, Regional connection, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Elche to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 7 Oct 2026