There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Elche by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train (TGV, Renfe), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane RTM - ALC
3h 5m€192–472Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
- Take the bus from Marseille Saint Charles Bus Station to Alicante Central Bus Stationbus
37h 16m€124–265Train via Paris
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
18h 22m€307–528Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Elchebus Kyiv-Málaga
30h 15mDrive 1,895.8 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Elchecar 1,895.8 km
19h 20m€332–480Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
20h 59m€271–519
Rotterdam to Elche by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Elche is to train and bus which costs €120 - €270 and takes 37h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Elche is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €190 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Elche. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Elche via Barcelona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Elche. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Elche is 1586 km. The road distance is 1895.8 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Elche without a car is to train via Paris which takes 18h 22m and costs €300 - €550.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Elche, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Elche bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam to Elche train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Elche is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs €190 - €480. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €300 - €550 and takes 18h 22m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 15m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Elche, Spain?
Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Elche/Elx-Parc via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 18h 22m.
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–650
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €95–140
- Comfort
- €110–160
- Premium
- €150–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €160–220
- 1st Class
- €210–270
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €190–300
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €190–250
- 1st Class
- €230–300
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- 1st Class
- €55–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €45–85
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–20
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €17–20
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- support@pavluks-trans.com
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Barcelona to Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels South to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Marseille Saint Charles Bus Station to Alicante Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Elche bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Rotterdam to Elche train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Elche is 1896 km. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Rotterdam to Elche.
There are 3798+ hotels available in Elche.



































