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Santander Train Station (RENFE & FEVE)

Central railway station with direct Renfe trains to Madrid (4 hours) and FEVE narrow-gauge coastal trains to Bilbao and Oviedo. Station conveniently located adjacent to bus station.

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Central railway station with direct Renfe trains to Madrid (4 hours) and FEVE narrow-gauge coastal trains to Bilbao and Oviedo. Station conveniently located adjacent to bus station.

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Rail

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Seve Ballesteros-Santander International Airport

Small efficient airport 5km south of city with domestic flights and international routes via low-cost carriers. Shuttle bus to city center every 30 minutes for €2.90. Taxi to…

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Small efficient airport 5km south of city with domestic flights and international routes via low-cost carriers. Shuttle bus to city center every 30 minutes for €2.90. Taxi to center €20-25.

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Air

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Airport Shuttle Bus L1

From Alicante-Elche International Airport (ALC), you can reach Elche by the Airport Shuttle Bus L1, which runs roughly hourly and takes about 30 minutes to Elche central bus…

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From Alicante-Elche International Airport (ALC), you can reach Elche by the Airport Shuttle Bus L1, which runs roughly hourly and takes about 30 minutes to Elche central bus station.

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Airport Connection

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Elche Cycling

Elche is mostly flat and has some dedicated bike lanes and trails (for example, you can bike through parts of the Palm Grove on the "Palmeral Route"). Several…

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Elche is mostly flat and has some dedicated bike lanes and trails (for example, you can bike through parts of the Palm Grove on the "Palmeral Route"). Several shops rent bicycles, and the city has been expanding bike-friendly infrastructure.

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Bicycle

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Elche Tourist Train

A small road train that circuits through the center and parks, with audio commentary. It's a fun orientation ride, especially if your feet need a break or you're…

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A small road train that circuits through the center and parks, with audio commentary. It's a fun orientation ride, especially if your feet need a break or you're traveling with kids.

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Tourist Train

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Elche Taxis

Taxis are plentiful in Elche and can be hailed at taxi stands or via apps like Cabify or Uber in the area (or the Spanish app "Free Now").…

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Taxis are plentiful in Elche and can be hailed at taxi stands or via apps like Cabify or Uber in the area (or the Spanish app "Free Now"). A typical taxi ride across town might be €7–€10; from Elche to the airport around €20–€25.

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Taxi

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Cercanías Elche

Elche has two train stations (Elx Parc and Elx Carrús) with frequent connections to Alicante (30 minutes) and other cities. The new Elche Alta Velocidad station on the…

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Elche has two train stations (Elx Parc and Elx Carrús) with frequent connections to Alicante (30 minutes) and other cities. The new Elche Alta Velocidad station on the outskirts of town offers high-speed AVE train connections to Madrid in as little as 2 hours 15 minutes.

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Train

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SuBus Elche

Elche's local bus network is inexpensive (around €1.35 a ride) and covers the city and surrounding districts. You can catch city buses to outlying attractions like the Puçol…

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Elche's local bus network is inexpensive (around €1.35 a ride) and covers the city and surrounding districts. You can catch city buses to outlying attractions like the Puçol Museum or shopping centers; the main bus hub is the central bus station (Estación de Autobuses) near the center.

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Bus

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Estación de Autobuses de Potes

Regional bus connections to nearby mountain villages

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Regional bus connections to nearby mountain villages

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Bus Station

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Tranvía de Sevilla

A modern tram system serving Seville, connecting the city center with outlying areas.

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A modern tram system serving Seville, connecting the city center with outlying areas.

Type
Tram