How to travel from Elche to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Elche and Ávila is around 514km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Elche to Ávila by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÁvilaElche if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Avila.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance524km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Elche to Ávila by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Elche and Ávila is around 514km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Elche and Ávila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elche to Ávila is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Elche and Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elche and Ávila. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Elche and Ávila. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elche to Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Elche and Ávila. The distance is around 524km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Ávila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Elche to Ávila

Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Ávila

Transport options from Elche to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€110($110)
twice daily514km (319 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€105($105)
twice daily643km (400 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€52($52)
twice daily525km (326 miles)
Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T47h 55m
€50($50)
twice daily576km (358 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€95($95)
on demand524km (326 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

The following major airports near Ávila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila