How to travel from Elche to Zamora, Spain

The distance between Elche and Zamora is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Elche to Zamora 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 ZamoraElche 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 Zamora.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Zamora.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur then Valladolid and then to Zamora.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Zamora.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance667km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Zamora

There are several options for getting from Elche to Zamora by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Elche and Zamora is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (364 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Elche and Zamora by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Zamora, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elche and Zamora. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elche to Zamora. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Alicante-Termino and Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Elche and Zamora. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Zamora. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche to Zamora. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur and Valladolid. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

ALSA, La Regional VSA, FlixBus, Cooperativa Interurbana Andorrana and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Elche and Zamora. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 50m 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 Zamora. We recommend that you fly from Alicante (ALC) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Zamora. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Zamora is Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) which is approximately 208km (130 miles) from Zamora. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) 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 Zamora. The distance is around 667km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Zamora is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Zamora

Transport options from Elche to Zamora
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3hrs
€110($110)
twice daily615km (382 miles)
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), Train4h 30m
€190($190)
twice daily1,207km (750 miles)
Fly to Valladolid (VLL), Train5h 10m
€290($290)
once daily1,203km (748 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€105($105)
twice daily744km (462 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 45m
€135($135)
twice daily1,062km (660 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€87($87)
4 times a day756km (470 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
€69($69)
every 20 mins716km (445 miles)
Bus via Valencia9h 50m
€66($66)
every 20 mins807km (501 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€120($120)
on demand667km (414 miles)

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Airports near Zamora

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

OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
208km (130 miles) from Zamora
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Zamora
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Zamora