How to get from Madrid to Elche
- 351 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 30m
- 3 bus departures a day with ALSA
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We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Elche. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 40m 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 | €34Older observation | 2h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €42Reading date not recorded | 4h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 8 | 4h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Older observation2h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€42Reading date not recorded4h 30m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 84h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Elche: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → ElchebusALSA·4h 40m
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 Madrid to Elche
ALSA runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 15:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 3 | 01:30 | 15:30 |
All departures
- 01:30
- 11:30
- 15:30
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 Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-ElcheBook →
RenfeMadrid-AlicanteBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Elche works
Start with a ALSA bus from Madrid Barajas to Elche, about 4h 40m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Elche: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Elche?
The most useful route takes about 4h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Elche?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:30 and the last at 15:30, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Elche?
3 a day with ALSA, between 01:30 and 15:30.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Elche leave from?
Madrid Barajas with ALSA, according to the published timetable.
How far is Elche from Madrid?
About 351 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Elche 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 Madrid to Elche?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Iberia, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Elche?
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: 6 Oct 2026