There are 6 ways to get from Córdoba to Elche by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Madrid
best- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
6h 33m€91–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cordoba to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus ALSA - Cordo-Murc
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Elchebus ALSA - Malaga-Bcn / ...
8h 15m€42–64Drive 458.4 km
- Drive from Córdoba to Elchecar 458.4 km
5h 34m€72–103Train to Seville Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane SVQ - ALC
4h 39m€62–170Train
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Albacetetrain Alv
- Take the train from Albacete to Elche Av/Elx Avtrain 6574 / ...
8h 10m€65–119Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
5h 35m€56–199
Córdoba to Elche by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Córdoba to Elche is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Córdoba to Elche is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €60 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Córdoba to Elche. However, there are services departing from Cordoba and arriving at Elche via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Córdoba to Elche. However, there are services departing from Cordoba-Central and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Córdoba and Elche is 854 km. The road distance is 458.4 km.
The best way to get from Córdoba to Elche without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 6h 33m and costs €90 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Córdoba to Elche, including transfers.
Córdoba to Elche bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cordoba station.
Córdoba to Elche train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Cordoba-Central station.
The best way to get from Córdoba to Elche is to train via Madrid which takes 6h 33m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Córdoba, Spain and Elche, Spain?
You can take a train from Cordoba-Central to Elche/Elx-Parc via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cordoba to Elche via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Seville Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Seville Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–150
Flights from Seville Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Seville Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Albacete to Elche Av/Elx Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Albacete to Elche Av/Elx Av
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Albacete to Elche Av/Elx Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Cordoba to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Córdoba to Elche bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Murcia station.
Córdoba to Elche train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Córdoba to Elche is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Córdoba to Elche.
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