How to travel from Tarragona to Elche, Spain

The distance between Tarragona and Elche is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tarragona to Elche by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Bus to Alicante

Take the bus to Alicante.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Drive

Drive to Elche.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and Elche

There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Elche by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Tarragona and Elche is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Tarragona and Elche by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Elche is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Elche, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tarragona and Elche. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Elche. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tarragona and Elche with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 8h 45m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tarragona and Elche. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Elche. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport-Prat T2 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 2h 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 Tarragona and Elche. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Elche is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Tarragona to Elche

Compare travel optionsbetween Tarragona and Elche

Transport options from Tarragona to Elche
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 30m
€69($69)
once daily500km (311 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 60m
€75($75)
twice daily593km (369 miles)
Bus to Alicante + 1 similar
8h 10m
€30($30)
twice daily485km (301 miles)
Bus8h 45m
€45($45)
every 20 mins493km (306 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€79($79)
on demand431km (268 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