The cheapest and fastest buses from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 8 buses that leave Cartagena for Alicante Elche Airport on Thu, Feb 26, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Bus BAM | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Live departures
Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 12:30 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 3:20 PM El Altet, Av. Cartagena / Carrer Terral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 10:35 PM El Altet, Av. Cartagena / Carrer Terral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 26 | |||||
Normal | 6:00 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 8:50 AM El Altet, Av. Cartagena / Carrer Terral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Bus BAM?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Bus BAM, but also compare tickets for the likes of Interbus or Alsa to find the best option for your trip from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport
Buses from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:30, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:30 |
Last bus 19:45 |
Bus providers: Bus BAM, Interbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Cartagena to Alicante Elche AirportYou can travel by bus between Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport with Bus BAM, Interbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport 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 Alicante Elche Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Bus BAM
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- 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).
- Bus BAM
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cartagena to Alicante Elche Airport
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km)
- La Catedral (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 2, 4, 6 Train: C-1
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