The average train between Bordeaux and Elche takes 19h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux to Elche. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bordeaux and Elche. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Elche at 6:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Hendaye and take an average of 19h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Elche. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Elche station via Hendaye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.
Bordeaux to Elche train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Elche train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Bordeaux to Elche train tickets online with TGV inOui, Euskotren and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bordeaux and Elche is 731.5 km. The road distance is 1,319 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Elche/Elx-Parc via Hendaye, Hendaia, Irun, Irun, Madrid Chamartín, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 14h 15m.