How to travel from Girona to Elche, Spain

The distance between Girona and Elche is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Girona to Elche by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Bus

Take the bus to Alicante.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Elche.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance614km (381 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Girona and Elche

There are several options for getting from Girona to Elche by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Girona and Elche is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Girona and Elche by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Girona to Elche is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Girona and Elche. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Girona and Elche. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Girona to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alicante. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Girona and Elche. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Girona to Elche. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Girona and Elche. The distance is around 614km (381 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Girona to Elche is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Girona and Elche

Transport options from Girona to Elche
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
€86($86)
once daily525km (326 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane5h 15m
€90($90)
twice daily618km (384 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€40($40)
twice daily657km (408 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€115($115)
on demand614km (381 miles)

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Airports near Elche

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

ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Elche
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Elche
IBZ
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Elche