The average train between Alcalá de Henares and Elche takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Alcalá de Henares to Elche. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Alcalá de Henares and Elche. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alcalá de Henares is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Elche at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to Elche. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares station and arriving at Elche station via Elche Av/Elx Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Alcalá de Henares to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Alcalá de Henares to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Elche Av/Elx Av station.
Book your Alcalá de Henares to Elche train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alcalá de Henares and Elche is 336.4 km. The road distance is 490 km.
Ouigo operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Elche Av/Elx Av every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.