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Compare bus and flight for Cartagena to Córdoba
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Córdoba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $676 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Córdoba:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cartagena to Córdoba costing on average $14.
A train is $235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Córdoba costing on average $242.
Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $676 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $662. The journey takes 8h 45m versus 4h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cartagena to Córdoba
How to get from Cartagena to Córdoba by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cartagena to Córdoba is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE+Normal · Normal7:15 AM11h45Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE+Normal · Normal7:15 AM11h45Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses$601One-way2 transfers
Fastest
VY1309 · VY16429:05 AM8h20Alicante Elche Airport5:25 PMCordoba Airport (Spain)$2921One-way1 transfer
Other options
- BASE+Normal · Normal9:00 AM10h00Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses$631One-way2 transfers
- BASE+Normal · Normal6:30 AM10h45Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses5:15 PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses$631One-way2 transfers
- BASE+Normal · Normal6:30 AM12h30Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMCórdoba, Estación de Autobuses$631One-way2 transfers
- VY1301 · VY16427:25 AM10h00Alicante Elche Airport5:25 PMCordoba Airport (Spain)$2171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Córdoba:
A bus is $228 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Córdoba costing on average $242.
Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cartagena and Córdoba as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Cordoba Airport (Spain).
- Buses mostly depart from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar to go to Córdoba by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Córdoba by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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