How to travel from Cartagena to Alicante

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Compare bus and train for Cartagena to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Alicante 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 train which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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

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€19

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2h 46m

Average total duration

2h 16m

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30m

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2h 41m

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2h 11m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Cartagena to Alicante

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

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

Renfe Intercity01460
11:55AM2h35
Cartagena station
02:30PMAlicante-Terminal
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe PROXIMIDAD14545+AVE05863
01:25PM3h10
Cartagena station
04:35PMAlicante-Terminal
$191One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Renfe (13)35604
06:50AM2h19
Cartagena station
09:09AMAlicante-Terminal
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe PROXIMIDAD14515+Renfe Avant09127
09:00AM4h44
Cartagena station
01:44PMAlicante-Terminal
$191One-way
1 transfer
Renfe PROXIMIDAD14545+Renfe Avant09157
01:25PM2h27
Cartagena station
03:52PMAlicante-Terminal
$191One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)14202
04:13PM2h28
Cartagena station
06:41PMAlicante-Terminal
$211One-way
0 transfers

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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 options to travel between Cartagena and Alicante including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cartagena to Alicante is a train with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Alicante:

A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cartagena to Alicante costing on average $16 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Cartagena to Alicante is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Cartagena to Alicante is approximately 57 miles (93 km).
The average frequency per day from Cartagena to Alicante is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cartagena and Alicante as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cartagena to Alicante:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cartagena station and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cartagena to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe (13), Renfe PROXIMIDAD, Renfe Intercity, Renfe Avant, AVE, Renfe to go to Alicante by train.
  • Travel with Bus BAM, Alsa, Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús, Infobus to go to Alicante by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cartagena to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity, AVE, Renfe.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cartagena to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Benidorm, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
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