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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Elche takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.

4h 21m
Duration
525 km
Distance
€73
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Madrid to Elche train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Madrid and Elche. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Elche at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias10h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Cercanias4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Cercanias4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Cercanias4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 22m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosRenfe Cercanias3h 46m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigoRenfe Cercanias3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Cercanias4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVERenfe Cercanias3h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Elche? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 525.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Elche, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Three other operators also service this route.

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