The distance between Elche and Málaga is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Elche to Málaga by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Málaga → Elche if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.
Take the bus to Malaga.
There are several options for getting from Elche to Málaga by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).
The distance between Elche and Málaga is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (230 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Elche and Málaga by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Elche to Málaga is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Elche and Málaga. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Elche to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alicante-Termino and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
Renfe AVE run train services between Elche and Málaga. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elche and Málaga. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Elche and Málaga with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 15m.
ALSA run regular bus services between Elche and Málaga. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elche to Málaga. We recommend that you take the bus to Malaga. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Málaga is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Málaga. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Elche and Málaga. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Málaga is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6h 5m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,029km (639 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 467km (290 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €83($83) | on demand | 449km (279 miles) |
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