How to travel from Elche to Zaragoza, Spain

The distance between Elche and Zaragoza is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Elche to Zaragoza 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 ZaragozaElche if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Zaragoza (ZAZ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Zaragoza-Delicias.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia and then to Zaragoza.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Zaragoza.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and Zaragoza

There are several options for getting from Elche to Zaragoza by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Elche and Zaragoza is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Elche and Zaragoza by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elche to Zaragoza is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Elche and Zaragoza, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elche and Zaragoza. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Elche and Zaragoza with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 7h 40m.

Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Elche and Zaragoza. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Zaragoza. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche to Zaragoza. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

ALSA and Jimenez Movilidad run regular bus services between Elche and Zaragoza. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Elche and Zaragoza. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Zaragoza (ZAZ) - via Palma Mallorca (PMI). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Elche to Zaragoza. There is however a flight that goes via Palma Mallorca (PMI). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Elche to Zaragoza typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and and arrive into Zaragoza (ZAZ).

The closest major airport to Zaragoza is Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Zaragoza. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Zaragoza. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elche to Zaragoza is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and Zaragoza

Transport options from Elche to Zaragoza
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€195($195)
twice daily768km (477 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€100($100)
every 20 mins823km (511 miles)
Train to Zaragoza El Portillo7h 40m
€40($40)
6 times a week568km (353 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€49($49)
once daily505km (314 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€89($89)
on demand486km (302 miles)

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Airports near Zaragoza

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

ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Zaragoza
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Zaragoza
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Zaragoza