The average train between Elche and Madrid takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Elche to Madrid. 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 every 2 hours between Elche and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Elche is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Alicante/Alacant-Terminal and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elche to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Elche station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Elche to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Elche to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Elche to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Elche and Madrid is 352.1 km. The road distance is 519 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Three other operators also service this route.