The cheapest and fastest buses from Tarragona to Elche
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona to Elche is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Elche will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 12 buses that leave Tarragona for Elche on Thu, Dec 11, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Tarragona to Elche
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Elche among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 359 km
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Tarragona to Elche bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Elche buses for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ Normal | 9:20 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 8h25 | 5:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:20 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 11h35 | 8:55 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:20 AM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 9h10 | 6:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM Tarragona, Plaça de la Imperial Tàrraco | 8h55 | 8:55 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Tarragona | 8h25 | 8:55 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Tarragona | 8h15 | 8:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Tarragona | 7h15 | 2:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 11 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 1:25 AM Tarragona | 9h20 | 10:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:25 AM Tarragona | 10h07 | 11:32 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:25 AM Tarragona | 7h00 | 8:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:25 AM Tarragona | 8h20 | 9:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarragona to Elche
Buses from Tarragona to Elche run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €30 by flight.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 359 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 359 km |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 02:25 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Tarragona to ElcheYou can travel by bus between Tarragona to Elche with Alsa, Hife, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tarragona to Elche
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona to Elche by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Elche, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Tarragona, which is located around 0.6 miles (958 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Elche, Estación De Autobuses, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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