How to travel from Elche to Tortosa, Spain

The distance between Elche and Tortosa is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

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

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

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Fly to Castellon de la Plana (CDT), Train

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Castellon de la Plana (CDT) then take the train to Tortosa.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia then Castellón de la Plana Bus Station and then to Tortosa.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Cabanal and then to Tortosa.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Tortosa.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance366km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Tortosa

There are several options for getting from Elche to Tortosa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Elche and Tortosa is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Elche and Tortosa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elche to Tortosa is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elche and Tortosa. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elche to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cabanal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Renfe run train services between Elche and Tortosa. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Elche and Tortosa. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia and Castellón de la Plana Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

ALSA, HIFE S.A., FlixBus and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Elche and Tortosa. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 10m 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 Tortosa. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the train to Tortosa. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Tortosa is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Tortosa. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) 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 Tortosa. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Tortosa is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Tortosa

Transport options from Elche to Tortosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Castellon de la Plana (CDT), Train + 2 similar
4h 10m
€280($280)
twice daily793km (493 miles)
Fly to Valencia (VLC), Train4h 15m
€160($160)
twice daily818km (508 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€90($90)
twice daily601km (373 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€46($46)
every 20 mins407km (253 miles)
Bus via Valencia7hrs
€40($40)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€36($36)
6 times a week406km (253 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€67($67)
on demand366km (227 miles)

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Airports near Tortosa

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

REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Tortosa
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Tortosa
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Tortosa