How to travel from Cartagena to Alicante

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Travel Information between Cartagena and Alicante

Distance58 miles (93 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$14 - $14
Cheapest modeTrain • $14 (€12) • 2 h 19 min
Fastest modeTrain • $14 (€12) • 2 h 19 min
Popular travel companiesBus BAM or Renfe (13)

Travel 58 miles (93 km) by bus or train from Cartagena to Alicante. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Bus BAM or Renfe (13) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cartagena to Alicante.

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from Cartagena to Alicante

How to get from Cartagena to Alicante by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cartagena to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
09:45AM2h25
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12:10PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
09:45AM2h25
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12:10PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Renfe (13)35604
06:50AM2h19
Cartagena station
09:09AMAlicante-Terminal
$231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe PROXIMIDAD14515+Renfe Avant09127
09:00AM4h44
Cartagena station
01:44PMAlicante-Terminal
$211One-way
1 transfer
Renfe PROXIMIDAD14545+Renfe Avant09157
01:25PM2h27
Cartagena station
03:52PMAlicante-Terminal
$211One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)14202
04:13PM2h28
Cartagena station
06:41PMAlicante-Terminal
$231One-way
0 transfers
InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
09:15AM2h55
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12:10PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
1 transfer
InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
09:00AM3h10
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
12:10PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
1 transfer
InterbusBASE+AlsaNormal
09:45AM3h25
Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses
01:10PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Cartagena to Alicante

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cartagena to Alicante, 58,18% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cartagena to Alicante and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Cartagena to Alicante

Travel to Alicante 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 Cartagena to Alicante.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Alicante from Cartagena. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Alicante is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Alicante:

Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Alicante from Cartagena is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 19 min.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 5 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 58 miles (93 km) between Cartagena and Alicante.

The average frequency per day from Cartagena to Alicante is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cartagena and Alicante 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 Cartagena to Alicante:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses to Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Cartagena and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.

The following travel companies offer services from Cartagena to Alicante:

  • Travel with Bus BAM to go to Alicante by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Bus BAM Cartagena to Alicante tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
  • Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity or Renfe REGIONAL can get you to Alicante by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Renfe REGIONAL from Cartagena to Alicante for $14 (€12) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cartagena to Alicante with the following travel companies:

  • 5 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
  • Direct trains with Renfe (13) or Renfe Intercity with 2 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Alicante as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cartagena and Alicante.

Looking to extend your trip from Cartagena to Alicante? Many Omio customers who go from Cartagena to Alicante usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Benidorm or Paris. If you're looking to explore Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Benidorm or Paris from Alicante, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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