How to travel from Toledo to Elche, Spain

The distance between Toledo and Elche is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Albacete and then to Elche.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Elche-Carrus.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Elche.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toledo and Elche

There are several options for getting from Toledo to Elche by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Toledo and Elche is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (210 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Toledo and Elche by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toledo to Elche is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Toledo and Elche, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toledo and Elche. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toledo to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Alicante-Termino. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Toledo and Elche. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Toledo and Elche. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toledo to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albacete and Albacete. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

AISA and ALSA run regular bus services between Toledo and Elche. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toledo to Elche. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Valencia (VLC) then take the train to Elche-Carrus. instead which will take 4h 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 Toledo and Elche. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toledo to Elche is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

How do I get from Toledo to Elche

Compare travel optionsbetween Toledo and Elche

Transport options from Toledo to Elche
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€77($77)
every 20 mins592km (368 miles)
Train via Albacete4h 25m
€54($54)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€17($17)
4 times a week419km (260 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 55m
€100($100)
twice daily599km (372 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€77($77)
on demand417km (259 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