How to travel from Elche to Mataró, Spain

The distance between Elche and Mataró is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Mataró Ronda de la Republica Camí Ral.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia and then to Barcelona.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)

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Drive

Drive to Mataró.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Mataró

There are several options for getting from Elche to Mataró by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Elche and Mataró is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Elche and Mataró by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elche to Mataró is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Mataró, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Elche and Mataró. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Mataró Ronda de la Republica Camí Ral. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elche and Mataró. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche to Mataró. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia, Barcelona and Gran Vía - Pl Tetuan. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Elche and Mataró. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 7h 40m 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 Mataró. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Mataró Ronda de la Republica Camí Ral. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Mataró is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Mataró. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) 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 Mataró. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Mataró is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

How do I get from Elche to Mataró

Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Mataró

Transport options from Elche to Mataró
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
€79($79)
twice daily464km (288 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€85($85)
twice daily554km (344 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€59($59)
every 3 hours581km (361 miles)
Bus to Barcelona9h 25m
€45($45)
4 times a day593km (369 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand560km (348 miles)

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Airports near Mataró

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

BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Mataró
GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Mataró
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Mataró