How to travel from Elche to Frigiliana, Spain

The distance between Elche and Frigiliana is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Elche to Frigiliana by bus, car, plane, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Nerja.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €405($405)
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Bus

Take the bus to Almeria and then to Nerja.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)

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Drive

Drive to Frigiliana.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Frigiliana

There are several options for getting from Elche to Frigiliana by bus, car, plane, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($405).

The distance between Elche and Frigiliana is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Elche and Frigiliana by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elche to Frigiliana is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €405 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Frigiliana, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Elche and Frigiliana. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Nerja. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elche and Frigiliana. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche to Frigiliana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Almeria and Nerja. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

ALSA, Interbus and Dary Commerce run regular bus services between Elche and Frigiliana. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m 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 Frigiliana. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Granada (GRX) then take a taxi to Frigiliana. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Frigiliana is Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana. Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) and Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) 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 Frigiliana. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Frigiliana is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

How do I get from Elche to Frigiliana

Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Frigiliana

Transport options from Elche to Frigiliana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 50m
€405($405)
twice daily481km (299 miles)
Plane and Taxi3h 55m
€295($295)
twice daily855km (531 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 10m
€125($125)
twice daily760km (472 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 30m
€58($58)
twice daily451km (280 miles)
Bus via Granada7h 35m
€61($61)
every 20 mins460km (286 miles)
Bus via Murcia8h 20m
€36($36)
once a week444km (276 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€77($77)
on demand419km (260 miles)

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Airports near Frigiliana

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

GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Frigiliana
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Frigiliana
LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Frigiliana