The average train between Madrid and Elche takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is at least one train per day from Madrid 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 once daily between Madrid and Elche. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Elche at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Alicante-Terminal and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 25m • 1 change
3h 6m • 1 change
3h 15m • 1 change
3h 46m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Elche. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Elche station via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Madrid to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Madrid to Elche train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Elche is 352.1 km. The road distance is 519 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.
