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Getting around Elche by bus and on foot on Ruta Palmeral. Tickets

Getting around Elche

The city center is quite circumscribed and can be easily explored on foot. Walking along the Palmeral route, you can reach the main points of interest of the city.
Buses and bikes are two excellent ways for getting around Elche.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Getting around Elche in Spain

Autobusos Urbans d’Elx (AUE) manages the efficiency of the city public transport network.
The system consists of 14 lines, identified as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K1, K2, L, M. To these are added 14 “Pedanías lines” identified by letter R o P. CN, on the other hand, is the special line that operates from the Center to the New Cemetery of Elche.

Buses are quite frequent and cheap and are a good solution for getting around Elche and the areas further away from the center. They are on duty from 07 in the morning, to about 22:30.
After 23:00, until 05:45 in the morning, the NT night line is also active

Throughout July and August, to meet the needs of vacationers, the R1 Circular Arenales del Sol line is active. It runs every day, from 08:30 to 21:30 with frequencies between 16 and 20 minutes.

Bus tickets cost €1.35 in the ordinary version. By purchasing the ORDINARY BONUS you can travel at a special price on all buses in Elche. The voucher consists of a rechargeable card for €4.20, valid for 10 single trips. Tickets can be purchased on board, in cash, with notes no larger than €10.

TOURIST TRAIN

The “Trenet d’Elx” is a special tourist train to discover the main points of interest in the city. The vehicle follows a tourist route, starting from the Tourist Office (main stop), and continuing to Cases de la Mare de Deu, to the municipal park through the door next to the tourist office. You visit the inside of the municipal park, cross the children’s play area, and leave the door next to the Molí del Real. The itinerary continues on Av. Alcalde Vicente Quiles, Paseo de la Estación, Fatxo, Uberna, Trinquet, Corredora, Puente Ortices, Plaza Constitución, Almórida, Porta de la Morera, Beniardá, Camino de la Almazara, Curtidores, Eugenio D’Ors , Porta de la Morera, Daoiz, Doctor Jiménez Díaz, Luis Gonzaga Llorente, Maestro Albéniz to the main stop near the Tourist Office.

It operates every day with departures every hour from 10:00 to 17:00. The ticket can be purchased directly on board at a cost of €4 at the standard rate. Children under 12 and over 65 pay €2.50. With the family ticket, 2 adults and 2 children travel for the price of €11.

BIKES

The two-wheeler is an eco-friendly solution, much loved and used.
BiciElx offers excellent service at very competitive prices. You simply have to register on the official website and then you can rent a bike in one of the more than 30 points scattered throughout the city. The cost of daily rental, including taxes and services, is €11.10 for a day and just €19.70 for a whole week! The first 30 minutes are included in the rental, then you pay €0.62 up to one hour and €3.06 up to 120′ of use.

GETTING AROUND ELCHE ON FOOT

Ruta del Palmeral is a fantastic circular route of about 2500 meters, which passes through the main points of interest in Elche. On foot, it is possible to move around Elche without any difficulty, through this fantastic itinerary, easily identifiable thanks to the numerous signs on the street. Crossing the splendid palm grove, you can admire this fantastic natural scenery and enjoy beautiful views and panoramas over the city and its monuments. Hort del Pontos, Hort del Sol, Torre de Vaillo, Palacio de Altamira and the splendid Basilica of Santa Maria are some of the main points of interest you will encounter during this fantastic itinerary.

*All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Timetables may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners.

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