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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 an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cartagena to Alicante
Compare the available ways to get from Cartagena to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Alicante:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cartagena to Alicante costing on average $8.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Cartagena to Alicante
How to get from Cartagena to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cartagena to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal7:15 AM 2h30 Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) 9:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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Normal7:15 AM 2h30 Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) 9:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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Normal9:45 AM 2h00 Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) 11:45 AM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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059035:20 PM 2h26 Cartagena station 7:46 PM Alicante-Terminal $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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058631:25 PM 3h10 Cartagena station 4:35 PM Alicante-Terminal $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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059034:13 PM 3h33 Cartagena station 7:46 PM Alicante-Terminal $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal11:15 AM 2h35 Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) 1:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal5:15 PM 2h35 Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) 7:50 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal1:15 PM 2h40 Cartagena, Estacion de Tren (Renfe) 3:55 PM El Altet, Aeroport d'Alacant (Salidas - Estación de autobuses) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Alicante:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cartagena to Alicante costing on average $8.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 19 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Renfe PROXIMIDAD, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe AVANT, Renfe, AVE to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Grupo Interbus, Bus BAM, Grupo Subús to go to Alicante by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 3 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
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