The average train between Bilbao and Elche takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao 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 twice daily between Bilbao and Elche. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Elche at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Elche. However, there are services departing from Bilbao station and arriving at Elche station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Bilbao to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
Bilbao to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Bilbao to Elche train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Bilbao and Elche is 586.7 km. The road distance is 1,009 km.
You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Elche/Elx-Parc via Madrid Chamartín, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 8h 42m.
