How to travel from Formentera to Elche, Spain
The distance between Formentera and Elche is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Formentera to Elche by ferry, car, bus, tram and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Elche → Formentera if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Ibiza then fly from Ibiza (IBZ) to Alicante (ALC).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Dènia then take the bus to Elche.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Dènia then drive to Elche.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Formentera and Elche
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Formentera to Elche by ferry, car, bus, tram and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around €285 ($285) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Formentera and Elche is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Formentera and Elche by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Formentera to Elche is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Formentera and Elche is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around €285 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Formentera and Elche. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ibiza then fly from Ibiza (IBZ) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Formentera and Elche. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ibiza then fly from Ibiza (IBZ) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Formentera to Elche. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ibiza then fly from Ibiza (IBZ) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Elche is Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Elche. Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) and Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Formentera to Elche. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dènia then drive to Elche. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Formentera to Elche is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Formentera and Elche
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 2hrs | €285($285) | once daily | 230km (143 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €335($335) | once daily | 242km (150 miles) |
| Ferry and Tram | 6h 30m | €335($335) | once daily | 242km (150 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 55m | €335($335) | once daily | 237km (147 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Formentera and Elche
Airlines
Tram operators
Alicante Metro Tram
Ferry operators
Balearia
Trasmapi Fast Ferry
Bus companies
Airports near Elche
The following major airports near Elche offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Elche
Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Elche
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
- Distance
- 192km (119 miles) from Elche