Cartagena to Madrid bus with Alsa

Wed, May 14
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cartagena to Madrid

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

$27

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

4 h 10 m

Average duration

4 h 42 m

Buses per day

12

Distance

391 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cartagena to Madrid will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.

Fast buses

Of the 12 buses that leave Cartagena for Madrid on Wed, May 14, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 14 the direct buses cover the 391 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .

On Wed, May 14 the slowest buses will take 5 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.

BlaBlaCar
10:00AM5h00
Cartagena
03:00PMMadrid
$271One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
07:00PM4h10
Cartagena
11:10PMMadrid
$271One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:00PM4h10
Cartagena
10:10PMMadrid
$271One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
08:20PM4h50
Cartagena
01:10AMMadrid
$321One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
03:15PM5h20
Cartagena
08:35PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$531One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus and flight for Cartagena to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg.

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€39

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Cheapest

€40

Average price

6h 14m

Average duration

5h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 12m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Cartagena to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, May 13
Last updated at 9:27 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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alsaNormal1:15 PM Cartagena
5h20
6:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal1:15 PM Cartagena
5h40
6:55 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal3:00 PM Cartagena
5h35
8:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal9:15 PM Cartagena
5h50
3:05 AM Madrid0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal9:15 PM Cartagena
5h25
2:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy4:45 AM Cartagena
5h20
10:05 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsa_supraSupra Economy4:45 AM Cartagena
5h40
10:25 AM Madrid0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal7:45 AM Cartagena
6h45
2:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Madrid

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Buses from Cartagena to Madrid run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) but you can travel from only $26 (€22) by flight.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $26 (€22)
Distance
242 miles (390 km)
Average bus duration
5h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€26)
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
11
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
5h 20m
First bus
05:45
Last bus
22:15
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $26 (€22)

Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar from Cartagena to Madrid

Buy your official Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar bus tickets to Madrid from Cartagena from $28 (€24) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

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.

Cartagena to Madrid bus information with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $28

Buses from Cartagena to Madrid

Every day the travellers have at their disposal numerous buses that depart from the Murcian locality of Cartagena with destiny to Madrid, all of them direct. Buses depart from the Cartagena bus station and, depending on the timetable, end their journey at the Sur station in Madrid or at terminal 4 at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport. Cartagena Madrid buses cover a distance of 441 kilometers and are equipped with the latest Avanzas in safety and comfort.

What buses go from Cartagena to Madrid?

Cartagena Madrid buses are managed by Alsa, the company with the largest fleet in Spain. For this itinerary operates with the Normal Service and Supra Service, consisting of buses with leather seats, free wifi connection and screens in each seat with audiovisual content.

How long is the bus from Cartagena to Madrid?

The fastest Cartagena Madrid buses complete their itinerary in 5 hours and 20 minutes, while the slowest have a duration of 6 hours and 45 minutes. However, most buses last no more than 5 hours and 50 minutes.

How many buses are there from Cartagena to Madrid?

From Monday to Friday there are 8 daily buses that cover the journey between Cartagena and the capital of Spain. On the other hand, on weekends the frequency of programmed trips decreases to 6. The timetables of the Cartagena Madrid buses are morning, afternoon and night.

Where do the buses from Cartagena to Madrid depart from and arrive at?

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Cartagena bus station : located south of the city, on Avenida Trovero Marín 3. Bus line 8 leads from downtown Cartagena to the bus station in about 10 minutes. The building houses 37 platforms, cafeteria, bank agencies, escalators, lockers and offices.

South station and terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport : the South station of Madrid is located in the same complex of the Méndez Álvaro station, to the south of the city. From there it is possible to get to the centre of Madrid in 10 minutes by metro line 3. If the journey ends at Airport Terminal 4, travellers can travel to the city centre by taking Metro Line 8, with an estimated travel time of 15 minutes. The South station has a restaurant, cafeteria, shops, parking, free wifi, cloakroom, etc.

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Popular bus stations from Cartagena to Madrid

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The major bus station for departures in Cartagena is Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Cartagena to Madrid.
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Calle Doctor Gómez Ulla
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Galeón (0.5 km)
  • La Catedral (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
  • Bus: 2, 4, 6 Train: C-1
The major bus station for arrivals in Madrid is Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses for your trip to Madrid from Cartagena.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
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