The average train between Madrid and Elche takes 4h 6m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Madrid and Elche. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Elche at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Elche. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Elche station via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Madrid to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Madrid to Elche train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Elche is 352 km. The road distance is 525 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.