The distance between Cuenca and Elche is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cuenca to Elche by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Elche → Cuenca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Alicante-Termino and then to Elche-Carrus.
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Take the train to Albacete then take the bus to Elche.
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There are several options for getting from Cuenca to Elche by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Cuenca and Elche is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Cuenca and Elche by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cuenca to Elche is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Cuenca and Elche, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cuenca and Elche. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cuenca to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alicante-Termino. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cuenca and Elche. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cuenca and Elche. We recommend that you take the train to Alicante-Termino and then to Elche-Carrus. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cuenca to Elche. We recommend that you take the train to Alicante-Termino and then to Elche-Carrus. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Elche is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Elche. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cuenca and Elche. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cuenca to Elche is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | €42($42) | 4 times a day | 329km (204 miles) |
Train via Villena Av | 2h 45m | €42($42) | twice daily | 335km (208 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 30m | €32($32) | every 20 mins | 287km (178 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €59($59) | on demand | 322km (200 miles) |
The following major airports near Elche offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.