There are 5 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Elche by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Cuenca
best- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
4h 49m€50–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Albacetebus 612 / ...
- Take the bus from Albacete to Elchebus Alsa
5h 30m€28–45Drive 358.7 km
- Drive from Ciudad Real to Elchecar 358.7 km
4h 2m€57–82Train, fly
- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
4h 23m€47–144Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain 18081 / ...
5h 21m€37–49
Ciudad Real to Elche by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Elche is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Elche is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to Elche. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Elche via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ciudad Real to Elche. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Cuenca Fernando Zobel and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Ciudad Real and Elche is 620 km. The road distance is 358.7 km.
The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Elche without a car is to train via Cuenca which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Ciudad Real to Elche, including transfers.
Ciudad Real to Elche bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses station.
Ciudad Real to Elche train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.
The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Elche is to train via Cuenca which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Elche, Spain?
You can take a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Elche/Elx-Parc via Cuenca Fernando Zobel, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Elche via Albacete in around 5h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–90
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €30–50
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €30–50
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €25–40
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €19–55
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- atencionalusuario@samar.es
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Albacete to Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Ciudad Real to Elche bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Albacete station.
Ciudad Real to Elche train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Elche is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Ciudad Real to Elche.
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