What is the cheapest way to get from Elche to Albufeira?

The cheapest way to get from Elche to Albufeira is to bus via Seville which costs €60 - €130 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elche to Albufeira?

The fastest way to get from Elche to Albufeira is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs €70 - €160.

How far is it from Elche to Albufeira?

The distance between Elche and Albufeira is 1166 km. The road distance is 789.8 km.

How do I travel from Elche to Albufeira without a car?

The best way to get from Elche to Albufeira without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 29m and costs €130 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Elche to Albufeira?

It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Elche to Albufeira, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elche to Albufeira bus from?

Elche to Albufeira bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Elche station.

Bus or fly from Elche to Albufeira?

The best way to get from Elche to Albufeira is to bus via Seville which takes 13h 50m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Elche to Albufeira bus arrive?

Elche to Albufeira bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Murcia station.

What is the time difference between Elche and Albufeira?

Albufeira is 1h behind Elche. It is currently 2:40 PM in Elche and 1:40 PM in Albufeira.

Can I drive from Elche to Albufeira?

Yes, the driving distance between Elche to Albufeira is 790 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Elche to Albufeira.

How do I get a bus ticket from Elche to Albufeira?

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Where can I stay near Albufeira?

There are 9602+ hotels available in Albufeira.

Elche to Albufeira - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Elche and Albufeira?

No, there is no direct bus from Elche to Albufeira. However, there are services departing from Elche and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, Granada Estación de Autobuses and Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

There are 11 ways to get from Elche to Albufeira by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
2. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
11h 29m
€138–275
Bus via Seville
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elche to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus
3. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)bus
4. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeirabus
13h 50m
€64–128
Drive 789.8 km
1. Drive from Elche to Albufeiracar 789.8 km
8h 7m
€126–182
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane ALC - FAO
7h 43m
€71–154
Train, bus via Tavira
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
2. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Tavirabus
4. Take the train from Tavira to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain Re / ...
12h 43m
€140–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elche to Malaga Eeaabus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Malaga to Albufeirabus FlixBus 1795
14h 11m
€71–118
Train, bus via Córdoba
1. Take the train from Elche Av/Elx Av to Albacetetrain
2. Take the train from Albacete to Cordoba-Centraltrain Alv
3. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Avn / ...
4. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
14h 36m
€98–210
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane ALC - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
8h 2m
€75–169
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane ALC - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Albufeira - Ferreirastrain
8h 54m
€93–269
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Faro Airport
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane VLC - FAO
10h 35m
€97–236
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane VLC - SVQ
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Albufeirabus
11h 10m
€81–186

Elche to Albufeira by train and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,166.3 km
Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Elche, Spain and Albufeira, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Elche to Terminal Rodoviário de Albufeira via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, Granada Estación de Autobuses, and Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and three other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO) 3 times a day.

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