The cheapest and fastest coaches from Elche to Madrid
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Elche to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elche to Madrid will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 buses that leave Elche for Madrid every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.
Normal14:005h05Elche, Estación De Autobuses19:05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£191One-way0 changes
Normal0:025h38Elche, Estación De Autobuses5:40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£341One-way0 changes
Normal0:025h53Elche, Estación De Autobuses5:55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£341One-way0 changes
Normal17:105h20Elche, Estación De Autobuses22:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£341One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal14:056h25Elche, Estación De Autobuses20:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£371One-way1 change
Normal14:005h05Elche, Estación De Autobuses19:05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£191One-way0 changes
Normal17:105h20Elche, Estación De Autobuses22:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£341One-way0 changes
Normal0:025h38Elche, Estación De Autobuses5:40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£341One-way0 changes
Normal0:025h53Elche, Estación De Autobuses5:55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£341One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal14:056h25Elche, Estación De Autobuses20:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£371One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Elche to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elche to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £20.
Distance: 352 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Elche to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Elche to Madrid coaches for today, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:45 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 5h00 | 15:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 14:05 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 6h25 | 20:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 17:10 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 5h20 | 22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 14 July | |||||
Normal | 0:02 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 5h38 | 5:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 0:02 Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 5h53 | 5:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Elche to Madrid by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Elche to Madrid
Buses from Elche to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £12 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 352 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 352 km |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús from Elche to MadridYou can travel by bus between Elche to Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Elche to Madrid coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elche to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Grupo Subús
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Ramps for easy boarding and alighting.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Grupo Subús
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Grupo Subús
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Grupo Subús
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Grupo Subús
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Elche and Madrid
Most Elche to Madrid buses use the Elche, Estación De Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Elche and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Elche, Estación De Autobuses from Elche city centre
Which Madrid station do buses from Elche arrive at?
Getting to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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