How to travel from Gijón to Elche, Spain
The distance between Gijón and Elche is around 883km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gijón to Elche by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Elche → Gijón if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Alicante.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gijón and Elche
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gijón to Elche by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Gijón and Elche is around 883km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (447 miles)
It takes around 13h 30m to get from Gijón and Elche by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gijón to Elche is to drive which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Gijón and Elche, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gijón and Elche. We recommend that you drive to Elche. instead which will take 8h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gijón and Elche. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gijón to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alicante. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
ALSA and Bilman run regular bus services between Gijón and Elche. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gijón to Elche. We recommend that you take the bus to Alicante. instead which will take 13h 30m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Gijón and Elche. The distance is around 883km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gijón to Elche is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gijón and Elche
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 30m | €90($90) | once daily | 938km (583 miles) |
| Bus via Santander | 16h 20m | €85($85) | twice daily | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €160($160) | on demand | 883km (549 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gijón and Elche
Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Bilman
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