Train Madrid to Elche from €75 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Elche takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h. The train service runs several times 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.

4h 1m
Duration: 519 km
Distance: €75
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Alicante-Terminal

best

Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave

3h 46m

€50–133

Madrid to Elche train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Madrid and Elche. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Elche at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Alicante-Terminal and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:00 PM
4h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:31 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:31 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:31 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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