There are 6 ways to get from Elda to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Villena Av to Madrid Chamartíntrain 5217 / ...
3h 30m€37–78Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Elda to Madrid383.6 km
4h 28m€16–35Bus
- Take the bus from Elda to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Alsa
5h€30–50Drive 382.9 km
- Drive from Elda to Madridcar 382.9 km
3h 43m€60–86Train to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elda-Petrel to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ALC - MAD
3h 56m€38–111Train to Valencia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elda-Petrel to Estació del Nordtrain
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VLC - MAD
4h 48m€48–141
Elda to Madrid by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elda to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Elda to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elda and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Elda to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Elda-Petrel and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Villena Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Elda and Madrid is 457 km. The road distance is 382.9 km.
The best way to get from Elda to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Elda to Madrid, including transfers.
Elda to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Elda station.
Elda to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Villena Av station.
The best way to get from Elda to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Elda, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Villena Av to Madrid Chamartín 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Renfe AVE also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Elda to Estación Sur de Autobuses twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–85
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–85
Flights from Valencia Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Villena Av to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Elda-Petrel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Elda-Petrel to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Villena Av to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €40–60
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Elda to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Elda to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Elda to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Elda to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elda to Madrid is 383 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Elda to Madrid.
There are 6839+ hotels available in Madrid.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Elda and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















