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Cheap bus tickets from Cartagena to Madrid
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cartagena to Madrid will cost around $ 40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 40.
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Bus times from Cartagena to Madrid
Fastest Journey
5 h 20 m
Average
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
391 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Cartagena for Madrid every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 391 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.
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Overview: Bus from Cartagena to Madrid
 | Distance | 242 miles (390 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 5 h 20 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $40 (€36) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus providers | Alsa Supra, Infobus or Alsa |
Buses from Cartagena to Madrid cover the 242 miles (390 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 20 min with our travel partners like Alsa Supra, Infobus or Alsa. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $40 (€36), but the average price of bus tickets is $40 (€36). Travelers depart most frequently from Cartagena and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Bus companies: Alsa from Cartagena to Madrid
You can travel by bus from Cartagena to Madrid with Alsa for as low as $40 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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.
- Average Price: $40
Alsa's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your bus between Cartagena and Madrid are the following:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Normal conditions apply
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?
?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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Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Cartagena to Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
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Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cartagena, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city center.
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