You can get from Barcelona to Cartagena by train, bus or flight.
To get from Barcelona to Cartagena on Jul 08 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 309 miles (499 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $73 (€65) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Air Europa or Renfe Intercity |
Travel 309 miles (499 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train between Barcelona and Cartagena. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Air Europa or Renfe Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Barcelona to Cartagena.
There are 4 ways to travel to Cartagena from Barcelona including taking a bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Cartagena is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Cartagena:
Taking a ferry is usually $60 (€54) less than taking a bus to Cartagena, which costs on average $60 (€54) for the same trip.
A ferry is generally $73 (€65) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $73 (€65) from Barcelona to Cartagena.
A ferry is $62 (€56) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Cartagena costing on average $62 (€56).
The quickest way to travel from Barcelona to Cartagena is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 9 h 20 min.
In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min on average.
In comparison, going by train can take 8 h 8 min on average.
The distance from Barcelona to Cartagena is approximately 309 miles (499 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Cartagena:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Cartagena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Cartagena with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cartagena as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Barcelona and Cartagena.
When planning your trip from Barcelona to Cartagena, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Barcelona to Cartagena online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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