How to travel from Cartagena to Madrid
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You can get from Cartagena to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Cartagena to Madrid on Mar 30 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Cartagena to Madrid
 | Distance | 242 miles (390 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
 | Ticket price range | $41 - $185 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $41 (€36) • 5 h 45 min |
 | Fastest mode | Bus • $41 (€36) • 5 h 45 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Alsa or Air Europa |
Take a bus or flight to travel 242 miles (390 km) between Cartagena and Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $41 (€36). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa or Air Europa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Cartagena to Madrid.
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There are 2 travel options from Cartagena to Madrid: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Cartagena to Madrid is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $41 (€36) compared to other travel options to Madrid:
A bus is generally $144 (€126) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $185 (€162) from Cartagena to Madrid.
The quickest way to travel between Cartagena and Madrid is by bus, which takes on average 5 h 45 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Madrid by flight can take on average 15 h 45 min.
The distance from Cartagena to Madrid is approximately 242 miles (390 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cartagena to Madrid:
- Buses most often depart from Cartagena at Cartagena, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
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- You can take a bus from Cartagena to Madrid with Alsa. Cheap tickets can be found for $41 (€36) with Alsa from Cartagena to Madrid.
- You can travel by plane between Cartagena and Madrid with Air Europa, and you can find Air Europa Cartagena to Madrid tickets for $185 (€162) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cartagena to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with Alsa or Alsa Supra.
- You'll find direct flights with Air Nostrum, Air Europa or Iberia.
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
When planning your trip from Cartagena to Madrid, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets are costing on average $41 (€36) one way.
- Plane tickets cost $185 (€162) one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Cartagena to Madrid online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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