- Must visit
National Museum of Underwater Archaeology (ARQVA)
Spain’s flagship museum for underwater archaeology, with Phoenician and Roman finds from the Mediterranean. A top cultural stop on Cartagena’s waterfront.
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
11 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h 46 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
602 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cartagena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cartagena will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 25 buses that leave Vitoria-Gasteiz for Cartagena on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 602 km distance in an average of 11 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 40 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 12 h 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $19.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price |
11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cartagena:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cartagena costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Bilman Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Bilman Bus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Bilman Bus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
The table below shows live departures for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cartagena buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Supra Economy · Normal | 2:10 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 11h40 | 1:50 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 2:10 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 11h40 | 1:50 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 2:10 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 11h40 | 1:50 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 6:45 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h20 | 7:05 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 6:45 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h20 | 7:05 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 6:45 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h20 | 7:05 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
BILMAN | 9:10 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 11h50 | 9:00 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 9:45 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h05 | 9:50 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:45 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 13h30 | 11:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:45 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 13h30 | 11:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h45 | 11:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h45 | 11:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h45 | 11:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h00 | 11:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h00 | 11:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h00 | 11:15 PM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 12:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 17h05 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 12:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 17h05 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:15 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 15h35 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:15 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 15h35 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 3:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 14h05 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 3:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 14h05 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h05 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h05 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:45 PM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 12h05 | 5:50 AM Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cartagena run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $72 (€58) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 17:45. The fastest bus covers the 374 miles (602 km) distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 374 miles (602 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€58) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 5:45 PM |
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Spain’s flagship museum for underwater archaeology, with Phoenician and Roman finds from the Mediterranean. A top cultural stop on Cartagena’s waterfront.
Excellent museum entrance to Cartagena’s restored Roman theatre, combining modern architecture with major remains from the Roman city.
Air-raid shelter museum explaining Cartagena’s Civil War history through preserved tunnels and interpretation displays beneath the city center.
Cartagena’s grand modernist main street, lined with elegant facades, shops, and some of the city’s best architectural details.
Ceremonial square facing the city hall and close to the Roman theatre, ideal as a starting point for sightseeing.
Walkable historic core combining Roman archaeology, military heritage, modernist architecture, and lively public spaces.
Traditional rice dish from nearby Mar Menor, cooked in fish broth with ñora peppers and usually served with local fish. It is one of Cartagena's signature coastal dishes.
Hearty stew of dried broad beans simmered with ham, chorizo and spices. A classic Murcian tapa commonly found in Cartagena bars.
A famous local tapa made with a Russian salad topping on a breadstick ring, traditionally finished with an anchovy. It is strongly associated with the Murcia-Cartagena area.
Michelin-starred restaurant led by María Gómez, known for refined Murcian cuisine, seasonal tasting menus and polished contemporary dining.
Long-established regional restaurant recognized for quality grilled meats, Murcian dishes and professional service in a more formal setting.
Well-known traditional venue popular for tapas, local specialties and a lively classic atmosphere in the old town.
Moderate by Spanish standards. Daily costs are usually lower than Madrid or Barcelona, with good-value local bars and mid-range restaurants.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxis are usually rounded up, but tipping is not required.
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