There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, train
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Elda-Petreltrain
3h 6m€43–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Eldabus ALSA - Mad-Benido / ...
7h€41–63Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Avtrain 5178 / ...
3h 56m€58–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Elda387.3 km
3h 46mDrive 387.3 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eldacar 387.3 km
3h 46m€61–88Fly to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MAD - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Elda-Petreltrain
4h 21m€55–122
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda is to fly and train which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Elda via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Elda-Petrel via Madrid Chamartín and Villena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Elda is 411 km. The road distance is 387.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Elda, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Av every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Renfe AVE also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Elda twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–110
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Elda-Petrel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Av
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Estació del Nord to Elda-Petrel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Villena Av
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Elda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Elda station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Villena Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda is 387 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Elda.
There are 278+ hotels available in Elda.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Elda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















