How to travel from San Sebastián to Elche, Spain

The distance between San Sebastián and Elche is around 664km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Elche by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz then fly from Vitoria (VIT) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus via Zaragoza Delicias Bus Station

Take the bus to Zaragoza Delicias Bus Station and then to Alicante.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Elche.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance744km (462 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Elche

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Elche by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between San Sebastián and Elche is around 664km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from San Sebastián and Elche by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Elche is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Elche, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Elche. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Alicante-Termino. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between San Sebastián and Elche. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8hrs, 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 San Sebastián and Elche. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santa Pola. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Bilman, Union Ivkoni and Jimenez Movilidad run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Elche. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Elche. We recommend that you take the bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz then fly from Vitoria (VIT) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 San Sebastián and Elche. The distance is around 744km (462 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Elche is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Transport options from San Sebastián to Elche
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 55m
€200($200)
once daily664km (412 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€105($105)
every 20 mins1,073km (667 miles)
Train via Zaragoza-Delicias11h 15m
€65($65)
once daily880km (547 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza Delicias Bus Station + 1 similar
11hrs
€55($55)
3 times a week786km (488 miles)
Bus11h 25m
€56($56)
once daily808km (502 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€135($135)
on demand744km (462 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