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Compare bus, flight, and train for Málaga to Elche
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Elche among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $228 Average price |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Málaga to Elche by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Elche is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:00 AM8h05Malaga, Estación de Autobuses4:05 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
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Normal8:00 AM8h05Malaga, Estación de Autobuses4:05 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1006 · IB10155:35 PM3h20Malaga Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport$3361One-way1 transfer
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Normal12:00 PM6h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses6:30 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 PM7h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses9:15 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal3:00 PM8h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:00 PMElche, Estación De Autobuses$651One-way1 transfer
VY2118 · VY130811:25 PM9h00Malaga Airport8:25 AMAlicante Elche Airport$1431One-way1 transfer
VY2122 · VY13105:00 PM5h25Malaga Airport10:25 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1721One-way1 transfer
VY2116 · VY13102:35 PM7h50Malaga Airport10:25 PMAlicante Elche Airport$1801One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Elche
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Elche:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Elche costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Elche costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Elche take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Elche as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Elche Av/Elx Av.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Elche, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús to go to Elche by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO to go to Elche by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express to go to Elche by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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