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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Cartagena
Travel to Cartagena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Cartagena.
There are 2 travel options between Alicante and Cartagena. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Cartagena is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Cartagena:
Taking a train costs $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Alicante to Cartagena is by train, which takes on average 2 h 28 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Cartagena by bus takes 2 h 47 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 58 miles (93 km) between Alicante and Cartagena.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Cartagena is:
- 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Alicante to Cartagena as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Alicante to Cartagena:
- Most travelers take a bus from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses to Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
- Most travelers who book a train ticket from Alicante to Cartagena depart from Alicante-Terminal to Cartagena.
The following travel companies offer services from Alicante to Cartagena:
- Bus BAM can take you to Cartagena by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Bus BAM from Alicante to Cartagena for $12 (€11).
- Renfe (13) or Renfe Intercity can get you to Cartagena by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Renfe (13) from Alicante to Cartagena for $2 (€2) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Alicante to Cartagena with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 5 direct buses a day to Cartagena with Bus BAM.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Cartagena with Renfe (13) or Renfe Intercity.
Direct services to Cartagena tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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