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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£37
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£85
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
2 h 37 m
Trains on 13 Oct
10
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 10 trains from Elche to Madrid, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 352 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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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05903Trains from Elche to Madrid run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 352 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 352 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 6:15 |
Last train 21:02 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
The table below shows live departures for Elche to Madrid trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35604+ 05093 | On time 8:43 Elche-Parc | 3h25 | 12:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
35604+ 05143 | On time 8:43 Elche-Parc | 8h25 | 17:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
06535 | 13:02 Elche Av/Elx Av | 2h21 | 15:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
01460+ 05203 | 13:53 Elche-Parc | 8h15 | 22:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
14202+ 05203 | 18:04 Elche-Parc | 4h04 | 22:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
06615 | 20:16 Elche Av/Elx Av | 3h11 | 23:27 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
05763 | 6:55 Elche Av/Elx Av | 2h16 | 9:11 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
06775 | 7:03 Elche Av/Elx Av | 3h20 | 10:23 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elche to Madrid by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Elche to Madrid trains use the Elche-Parc to Madrid Chamartín station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Use this guide to compare Elche and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Elche Av/Elx Av is 6 km from Elche city centre. Public transport options include:
Elche Av/Elx Av has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurante La Finca, Restaurante Els Capellans
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Elche Av/Elx Av. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Elche Av/Elx Av. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Elche Av/Elx Av: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Elche Av/Elx Av: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Elche Av/Elx Av: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Huerto del Cura, Tryp Ciudad de Elche Hotel, Hotel Jardín Milenio.
Elche/Elx Carrus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Elche/Elx Carrus.
ATMs are available at Elche/Elx Carrus.
Available at Elche/Elx Carrus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Elche/Elx Carrus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Elche/Elx Carrus.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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