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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 $8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 $8, while a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $659 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cartagena to Córdoba
Compare the available ways to get from Cartagena to Córdoba, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Córdoba:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cartagena to Córdoba costing on average $14 (€12).
A train is $207 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Córdoba costing on average $214 (€180).
Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $659 (€553) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $646 (€542). 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.
6:00 AM 9h15 Cartagena 3:15 PM Córdoba $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 AM 9h15 Cartagena 3:15 PM Córdoba $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 AM 9h15 Cartagena 3:15 PM Córdoba $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:15 AM 10h00 Cartagena 5:15 PM Córdoba $62 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 AM 9h15 Cartagena 4:15 PM Córdoba $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Córdoba:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cartagena to Córdoba costing on average $14 (€12).
A train is $207 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Córdoba costing on average $214 (€180).
Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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).
- Trains mostly depart from Cartagena station and arrive in Córdoba – Julio Anguita.
- Buses mostly depart from Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Bus BAM to go to Córdoba by bus.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Córdoba by flight.
- Travel with AVE to go to Córdoba by train.
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