How to travel from Tortosa to Elche, Spain

The distance between Tortosa and Elche is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tortosa 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 ElcheTortosa if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train to Alicante-Termino

Take the train to Alicante-Termino.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Bus

Take the bus to Castellón de la Plana and then to Alicante.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Elche.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tortosa and Elche

There are several options for getting from Tortosa to Elche by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Tortosa and Elche is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Tortosa and Elche by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tortosa to Elche is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Tortosa and Elche, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tortosa and Elche. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tortosa to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cabanal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Tortosa and Elche. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Tortosa and Elche. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tortosa to Elche. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Castellón de la Plana and Alicante. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

HIFE S.A., FlixBus, ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Tortosa and Elche. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tortosa to Elche. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Alicante (ALC). instead which will take 3h 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 Tortosa and Elche. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tortosa to Elche is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Transport options from Tortosa to Elche
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 45m
€90($90)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Train to Alicante-Termino + 1 similar
4h 40m
€42($42)
every 20 mins406km (253 miles)
Train5h 20m
€36($36)
once daily406km (253 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€39($39)
every 20 mins404km (251 miles)
Bus via Vinaròs9hrs
€43($43)
once daily464km (288 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€67($67)
on demand365km (227 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