Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Alicante to Cartagena?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Alicante to Cartagena: Bus BAM Assistance Priority seating Accessible restrooms. Alsa Assistance Priority boarding Accessible seating. Interbus Assistance Priority seating Accessible restrooms.

What are the best sights in Cartagena?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cartagena are: Roman Theatre Museum, an ancient Roman theater with a museum showcasing archaeological finds Cartagena Naval Museum, a museum highlighting the city's naval history and maritime heritage Concepción Castle, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the city and its harbor National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, a museum dedicated to underwater archaeological discoveries and maritime history Calle Mayor, a bustling pedestrian street lined with modernist architecture, shops, and cafes.

What are the best things to do in Cartagena?

The best things to do in Cartagena include: Explore the ancient Roman city of Carthago Nova, with guided tours revealing its historical significance Enjoy a boat tour of Cartagena's harbor, offering unique views of the city's coastline and landmarks Attend a local festival or cultural event, experiencing the vibrant traditions and community spirit of Cartagena Visit the Regional Park of Calblanque, a natural park with beautiful beaches and hiking trails Discover the local cuisine with a tapas tour, sampling traditional Spanish dishes in various eateries.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena depends on the bus companies: Bus BAM You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee. Alsa You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee. Interbus You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Alicante to Cartagena?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena: Bus BAM One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30). Alsa One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg. Interbus One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Alicante to Cartagena?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena: Bus BAM 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg. Alsa Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. Interbus 10€ per additional bag.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Alicante to Cartagena?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Alicante to Cartagena. The following conditions apply: Bus BAM Small pets allowed in carriers Guide dogs permitted without a carrier. Alsa Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets must travel in the hold. Interbus Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Alicante to Cartagena

Showing times and prices for Jun 25

Cheapest price

Average price

$15

Fastest journey

40 m

Average duration

1 h 4 m

Buses per day

Distance

93 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Alicante to Cartagena will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.

Fast buses

Of the 53 buses that leave Alicante for Cartagena on Wed, Jun 25, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .

On Wed, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m 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.

08:30PM0h40

Alicante

09:10PMCartagena

$51One-way

0 transfers

06:30AM1h00

Alicante

07:30AMCartagena

$81One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM1h10

Alicante

11:10AMCartagena

$91One-way

0 transfers

11:10AM1h10

Alicante

12:20PMCartagena

$91One-way

0 transfers

06:40AM1h20

Alicante

08:00AMCartagena

$111One-way

0 transfers

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Compare bus and train for Alicante to Cartagena

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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€12 Average price Cheapest	€16 Average price
3h 32m Average duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 2m Average duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
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Alicante to Cartagena bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, June 24

Last updated at 10:11 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Normal+BASE	11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h15	2:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h45	2:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	11:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h45	3:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	12:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	5h30	5:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	12:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	6h15	6:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	12:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	5h00	5:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	1:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h15	5:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	1:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h45	3:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	1:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h45	5:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	2:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h45	5:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	2:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h15	5:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	2:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h30	6:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h45	5:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal	3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h02	6:02 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal+BASE	3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h30	6:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	3:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h45	7:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal+BASE	3:35 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	5h40	9:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	2 transfers
Normal · Normal+BASE	3:35 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h10	7:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	2 transfers
Normal+BASE	4:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	5h00	9:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	4:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h30	7:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	5:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h15	9:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	5:00 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h45	7:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Wednesday, June 25
Normal+BASE	1:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	5h40	6:55 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	1:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	5h45	7:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	1:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h30	5:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	3:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h30	7:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	3:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h15	5:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	3:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h25	6:55 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal	5:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h02	8:02 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal+BASE	7:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h45	9:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	7:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h45	9:45 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	7:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h15	11:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	7:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	5h00	12:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	7:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h45	11:30 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	7:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h45	12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	8:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h30	11:30 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	8:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h15	11:15 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	8:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h30	12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal+BASE	8:35 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	6h10	2:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	2 transfers
Normal · Normal+BASE	8:35 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h10	12:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	2 transfers
Normal · Normal+BASE	8:35 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	5h40	2:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	2 transfers
Normal+BASE	9:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h30	12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	9:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h30	11:30 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal · Normal+BASE	9:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h35	12:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	2 transfers
Normal+BASE	10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h30	12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal	10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	3h05	1:05 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal+BASE	10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	2h45	12:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
Normal+BASE	10:00 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses	4h15	2:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Alicante to Cartagena

Spain

Buses from Alicante to Cartagena run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

57 miles (93 km)

Average bus duration

3h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

$14 (€11)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

2h 47m

First bus

11:00

Last bus

16:15

Price information

Bus companies: Bus BAM, Alsa and BlaBlaCar from Alicante to Cartagena

Bus BAM, Alsa and BlaBlaCar buses will get you from Alicante to Cartagena from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

FAQs: Bus from Alicante to Cartagena

FAQs: Take the bus from Alicante to Cartagena with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Cartagena.

Cheap bus tickets from Alicante to Cartagena can start from as little as $14 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Alicante to Cartagena is $15 (€12); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Alicante to Cartagena bus travel time is 2 h 47 min for the 58 mile (93 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Alicante to Cartagena leaves at 11: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Alicante to Cartagena leaves at 4: 15PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Alicante to Cartagena without having to change trains with Bus BAM. There are 5 direct buses from Alicante to Cartagena each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a bus from Alicante to Cartagena, you can count on Bus BAM, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Interbus or Infobus for the best way to get you to Cartagena. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service between Alicante and Cartagena and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cartagena from Alicante is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 47 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Alicante to Cartagena by bus is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cartagena from Alicante including taking a bus or train.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Alicante to Cartagena:

Bus BAM
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Alicante to Cartagena for bus providers Bus BAM, Alsa, Interbus and Infobus.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cartagena are:

Roman Theatre Museum, an ancient Roman theater with a museum showcasing archaeological finds
Cartagena Naval Museum, a museum highlighting the city's naval history and maritime heritage
Concepción Castle, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the city and its harbor
National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, a museum dedicated to underwater archaeological discoveries and maritime history
Calle Mayor, a bustling pedestrian street lined with modernist architecture, shops, and cafes.

The best things to do in Cartagena include:

Explore the ancient Roman city of Carthago Nova, with guided tours revealing its historical significance
Enjoy a boat tour of Cartagena's harbor, offering unique views of the city's coastline and landmarks
Attend a local festival or cultural event, experiencing the vibrant traditions and community spirit of Cartagena
Visit the Regional Park of Calblanque, a natural park with beautiful beaches and hiking trails
Discover the local cuisine with a tapas tour, sampling traditional Spanish dishes in various eateries.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies Bus BAM, Alsa, Interbus and Infobus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena depends on the bus companies:

Bus BAM
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Alicante to Cartagena, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Alicante to Cartagena.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena:

Bus BAM
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x30x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Alicante to Cartagena:

Bus BAM
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Alicante to Cartagena. The following conditions apply:

Bus BAM
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Alicante to Cartagena with the following bus providers: Bus BAM, Alsa, Interbus and Infobus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Alicante to Cartagena with the following bus companies: Bus BAM, Alsa, Interbus and Infobus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Alicante to Cartagena with the following bus providers: Bus BAM, Alsa, Interbus and Infobus.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Alicante to Cartagena

Alicante

Cartagena

The major bus station for departures in Alicante is Alicante, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Alicante to Cartagena.

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