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Museo del Calzado de Elda
The city’s main museum, focused on Elda’s shoemaking industry. It explains design, craft, and manufacturing central to local identity.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Benidorm to Elda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benidorm to Elda will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 9 buses that leave Benidorm for Elda every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Normal · NormalThe table below shows live departures for Benidorm to Elda coaches for today, Saturday 15 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 16:30 Benidorm, Bus Station | 3h00 | 19:30 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 18:30 Benidorm, Bus Station | 2h55 | 21:25 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 23:59 Benidorm, Bus Station | 1h26 | 1:25 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 16 August | |||||
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Benidorm, Bus Station | 3h15 | 11:45 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 Benidorm, Bus Station | 4h25 | 14:25 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:10 Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona | 4h15 | 14:25 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:20 Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias | 4h05 | 14:25 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 14:00 Benidorm, Bus Station | 1h30 | 15:30 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 15:50 Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias | 3h40 | 19:30 Petrer, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Buses from Benidorm to Elda run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 58 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 22:25 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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The city’s main museum, focused on Elda’s shoemaking industry. It explains design, craft, and manufacturing central to local identity.
Archaeological museum with finds from Elda and nearby sites. It gives clear context for the area’s ancient and medieval past.
Permanent exhibition space dedicated to the Moors and Christians festival, showcasing costumes, traditions, and local festive culture.
Central square framed by civic buildings and everyday life. It is a useful starting point for seeing the historic core on foot.
Popular urban park with paths, trees, and open areas for walks. It is one of the town’s best places for a relaxed break outdoors.
Historic central thoroughfare lined with shops and local activity. Good for getting a feel for daily life and traditional urban fabric.
Rice cooked with rabbit, snails and local vegetables. A classic inland Alicante paella style closely tied to family gatherings and Sunday meals.
Slow-cooked stew of chickpeas, pork, beef and vegetables, often served in stages. A beloved hearty dish across Alicante province in cooler months.
Large baked rice dish with rabbit, chicken, morcilla and chickpeas. Traditional in inland Valencia and Alicante, including towns around Elda.
Established restaurant in Elda known for rice dishes, seafood and classic Mediterranean cooking in a polished yet approachable setting.
Traditional dining room serving regional rice dishes, grilled meats and Spanish classics. Good option for a relaxed local meal.
Popular casual venue for tapas, montaditos and drinks, with a lively atmosphere suited to sampling local flavours with friends.
Moderate for Spain. Dining and cafés are good value, while accommodation is usually cheaper than in major Spanish city breaks. Local transport and taxis are fairly affordable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. For taxis, round up the fare or add about €1.
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Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza Castelar, Elda
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benidorm to Elda by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Elda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Benidorm to Elda buses use the Benidorm, Estación de Autobuses to Petrer, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Benidorm and Elda bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona. ATMs are aTMs available nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona.
Available at Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Benidorm, Avinguda d'Europa / Calle de Gerona: Basic accessibility features available.
Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias. ATMs are available at Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias.
Ticket office support is available at Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias.
Available at Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Benidorm, Av. Rei Jaume I / P.º Acacias: Wheelchair accessible platforms.
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