The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Elche takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) 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 2 hours between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Elche. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Elche at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elche. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Elche station via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elche train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Ouigo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Elche is 351 km. The road distance is 529 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.