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Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Cartagena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Cartagena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $105.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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$112 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Barcelona to Cartagena by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Cartagena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Cartagena:
A flight is $81 (€64) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Cartagena costing on average $105 (€84).
Other travel options to Cartagena take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Cartagena as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Cartagena by bus.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair to go to Cartagena by flight.
- Travel with Renfe Intercity, Renfe EUROMED, AVE, Renfe, Renfe (13) to go to Cartagena by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Ryanair.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe Intercity.
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